How To Fix FE142 - Enter a document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Enter a document type

What causes this issue?

The line item recording for ledger &V1& is activated. You must
therefore enter a document type in order for the system to assign a
document number for the line items.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE142 - Enter a document type ?

  The SAP error message FE142, which states "Enter a document type," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a financial document (such as an invoice, payment, or journal entry) without specifying a required document type. Document types in SAP are essential for categorizing financial transactions and determining how they are processed within the system.
  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.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of document types in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrectly set up document types.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain document types, leading to the inability to select one.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Document Type: 
  
  When prompted with the error, check the input fields and ensure that you have selected or entered a valid document type. This is usually a dropdown menu or a field where you can type the document type code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator or have access to configuration settings, verify that the document types are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is active and properly configured for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  If you suspect that the issue may be related to user roles or authorizations, check with your SAP security administrator to ensure that your user profile has the necessary permissions to access the document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document types relevant to your transaction. This can provide insights into which document types are required for different types of transactions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types: Document types in SAP are used to differentiate between various types of financial transactions (e.g., invoices, credit memos, etc.). Each document type has specific settings that control how the transaction is processed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB60 for vendor invoices, FB70 for customer invoices) that may require specific document types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to document types and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FE142 error and successfully enter the required document type for your transaction.