How To Fix FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS012 - Document type &1 of document &2 not supported

FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from BAL

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Document type &1 of document &2 not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS012 - Document type &1 of document &2 not supported ?

  The SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS012 indicates that the document type specified in the transaction is not supported for the document you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or payment documents, and can arise in various SAP modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Document Type: The document type you are trying to use is not configured or allowed for the specific transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly set up in the system, or it may not be linked to the necessary processes or accounts.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the specified document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not support the document type being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP