How To Fix FKKEXC310 - Document type not defined in posting area 0180

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Document type not defined in posting area 0180

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC310 - Document type not defined in posting area 0180 ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC310: Document type not defined in posting area 0180 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid document type for the specified posting area, which is often related to the configuration of document types in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is not defined for the specified posting area (0180 in this case).
  Incorrect Posting Area: The posting area may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the document type being used.
  Custom Document Types: If you are using custom document types, they may not have been properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Settings > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is defined for the posting area 0180.
  
  
  
  Define Document Type for Posting Area:
  
  If the document type is missing, you will need to create it or assign an existing document type to the posting area.
  Make sure to specify the correct settings for the document type, including the number range and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Area Settings:
  
  Verify that the posting area is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the posting area is active and that it corresponds to the document type you are using.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining document types) or OBA7 (for managing posting areas) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on document type configuration.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKEXC310 error and ensure that the document types are correctly defined for the specified posting area.