How To Fix FE142 - Enter a document type

FE142 - Overview

• 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