How To Fix FSH_POGT_MSG002 - Purchasing document type &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_POGT_MSG - PO Generation Tool and Workbench Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Purchasing document type &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_POGT_MSG002 - Purchasing document type &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message FSH_POGT_MSG002 indicates that the purchasing document type specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to create or process a purchasing document (like a purchase order) with a document type that has not been defined or is not active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use may have been mistyped or is not valid.
  Document Type Not Defined: The document type has not been configured in the system.
  Inactive Document Type: The document type exists but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are using is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Define Document Type:
  
  If the document type does not exist, you will need to define it in the system. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Set Up Document Types.
  Here, you can create a new document type or modify existing ones.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate Document Type:
  
  If the document type exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the purchasing document with the specified document type. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific details on how to manage document types in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OMEC (for maintaining document types) or ME21N (to create a purchase order) to navigate to the relevant areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document types.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.