How To Fix FUD_DOCVERIF018 - Application name &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FUD_DOCVERIF - Document verification

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Application name &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FUD_DOCVERIF018 - Application name &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FUD_DOCVERIF018 indicates that the application name specified in the transaction or process does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of document verification or processing within SAP, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Application Name: The application name provided in the transaction is either misspelled or does not correspond to any existing application in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The application 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 application.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Application Name: Verify that the application name entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the relevant SAP modules (FI/CO) to ensure that the application is defined and active.
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Transport Logs: If the application was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the application and its configuration.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FUD_DOCVERIF018 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.