How To Fix FB159 - Doc. &: Record type 1: Table & not allowed or not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Doc. &: Record type 1: Table & not allowed or not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB159 - Doc. &: Record type 1: Table & not allowed or not defined ?

  The SAP error message FB159 indicates that there is an issue with the document type or record type in the context of financial transactions. Specifically, the message states: "Doc. &: Record type 1: Table & not allowed or not defined." This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the financial document processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be allowed for the specific transaction.
  Missing Configuration: The record type or table referenced in the error message may not be defined in the system configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the document type or record type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the document types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (for document types) and verify that the document type you are using is correctly defined and allowed for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Ensure that the record type is correctly assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Review Table Definitions:
  
  Check the configuration for the relevant tables in the system. You can use transaction codes like SE11 to view the table definitions and ensure that the required tables are defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If there are custom developments, consult with your ABAP developers to check if there are any issues in the code that might be causing this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), and OBD2 (Document Type Configuration).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial document processing and configuration for further insights.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.