How To Fix FC166 - Enter a document type

FC166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Enter a document type

What causes this issue?

You have entered a release approval group. You cannot enter a blank for
the document type in this case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a document type

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC166 - Enter a document type ?

  The SAP error message FC166 "Enter a document type" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when you are trying to post a document in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a document type to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a document type in the relevant field when trying to post a financial document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the document type is not properly set up or is not available for the transaction being performed.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain document types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Document Type: Ensure that you enter a valid document type in the appropriate field before attempting to post the document. The document type is usually a dropdown selection, so