How To Fix FMCU018 - Document type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Document type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to use document type &V1&. This document type is not defined.

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?

If you want to use this document type, maintain the corresponding
Customizing settings or choose another document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU018 - Document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMCU018, which states "Document type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document types in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the document type may not have been created or activated in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not be appropriate for the document type being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type specified in the error message actually exists in the