How To Fix GA849 - No valid document types found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 849

• Message text: No valid document types found

What causes this issue?

No valid document types have been defined

How to fix this error?

Define the correct document types in Customizing.
<DS:TRAN.GCBX>Define actual document types</>
<DS:TRAN.GCBA>Define plan document types</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA849 - No valid document types found ?

  The SAP error message GA849 "No valid document types found" typically occurs in the context of document management or when trying to create or process a document in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid document types for the operation you are trying to perform. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Types: The document type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant application area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document types.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for document types may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Inactive Document Types: The document type may be inactive or not available for the current transaction.
  Client-Specific Settings: The document types may be client-specific, and the current client may not have the required document types configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the document type settings.
  Ensure that the required document types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the necessary document types.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Types:
  
  If the document type is missing, you may need to create it or assign it to the relevant application area.
  Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Verify that you are working in the correct client and that the document types are configured for that client.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document types relevant to your transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check or configure document types (e.g., OAC2 for document types in Archive Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GA849 error and implement a solution to resolve it.