How To Fix HRPIQ000174 - Document type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Document type does not exist

What causes this issue?

The <ls>ArchiveLink document type</> does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Set up the required <ls>ArchiveLink document type</> in Customizing or
choose a different <ls>document type</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000174 - Document type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000174: Document type does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Student Lifecycle Management (SLCM) when the system is unable to find a specified document type in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or processing documents related to personnel actions, student records, or other HR-related activities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction or program is incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  Transport Issues: If the document type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document types (e.g., for HR, it might be under Personnel Management or similar).
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Usage:
  
  Check the transaction or program where the error occurred to ensure that the correct document type is being referenced.
  If you are unsure of the correct document type, consult with your SAP HR or SLCM functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the document type was recently transported, verify that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request.
  Check for any missing dependencies or related objects that may not have been transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SU01 for user authorization checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPIQ000174 error in your SAP system.