How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE183 - Document type &1 is not allowed for referenced document

GTCN_MESSAGE183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Document type &1 is not allowed for referenced document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE183 - Document type &1 is not allowed for referenced document ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE183, which states "Document type &1 is not allowed for referenced document," typically occurs in the context of document management or when dealing with document types in SAP systems, particularly in the area of document processing or workflow.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction or process is not valid for the referenced document. This could be due to configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain document types from being used in specific contexts.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings in the document type configuration or restrictions placed on the document type for certain operations.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type in the context of the referenced document.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be