How To Fix FE143 - Enter a document type for planning data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Enter a document type for planning data

What causes this issue?

The document type you have entered is not allowed for planning data.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE143 - Enter a document type for planning data ?

  The SAP error message FE143 "Enter a document type for planning data" typically occurs in the context of planning transactions, such as when you are trying to create or modify planning data in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a document type to be specified for the planning data you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The most common cause of this error is that the document type field is left blank when it is required for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning module that require a document type to be defined but are not set up correctly.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create certain document types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Document Type: Ensure that you fill in the document type field in the planning transaction. This is usually a dropdown or input