How To Fix GLO_FM_AE050 - Customizing for document type &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLO_FM_AE - UAE Developments - messages

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Customizing for document type &1 not found

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make the required settings for document type &V1& in the
<DS:SIMG.AEFMV_CNCHDT>Define Budget Transfer Checks for Document Types
</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLO_FM_AE050 - Customizing for document type &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message GLO_FM_AE050 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a document type in the system. Specifically, it means that the customizing settings for the specified document type (denoted by &1) are not found. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with financial documents, and it typically points to a missing or incorrectly configured entry in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The document type specified in the error message has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may exist, but it is not properly configured or linked to the necessary settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customizing settings for the document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for document types (e.g., Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Types).
  Verify if the document type specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Type:
  
  If the document type does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  If needed, re-transport the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings for document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  OBYX - For managing document types in Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message GLO_FM_AE050.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GLO_FM_AE050 error message.