How To Fix GI561 - Document type & does not have record type 0

GI561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Document type & does not have record type 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI561 - Document type & does not have record type 0 ?

  The SAP error message GI561, which states "Document type & does not have record type 0," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and goods movements. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a record type for the specified document type in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type specified in the error message is not properly configured in the system. Specifically, it may not have a corresponding record type defined in the configuration settings for inventory management.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not be aligned with the standard configurations, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJJ (or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Inventory Management and Physical Inventory -> Goods Movement -> Define