How To Fix G0261 - No document types assigned to task &1 in version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 261

• Message text: No document types assigned to task &1 in version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0261 - No document types assigned to task &1 in version &2 ?

  The SAP error message G0261 "No document types assigned to task &1 in version &2" typically occurs in the context of document management or workflow processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue where the specified task does not have any document types assigned to it for the given version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The task specified in the error message does not have any document types assigned to it in the system configuration.
  Versioning Issues: The version specified may not have been properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary document type assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G0261 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Task Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to the section where document types are assigned to tasks. This is typically found under the Document Management System (DMS) or Workflow configuration.
  Verify that the task &1 has the appropriate document types assigned for version &2.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Types:
  
  If no document types are assigned, you will need to assign the necessary document types to the task.
  Ensure that the document types you want to assign are already defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  Ensure that the version specified in the error message is correct and that it is active.
  If the version is not active or does not exist, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring document types and tasks.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAC0 (for document types) or SWDD (for workflow definitions) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.