How To Fix J_1A_WS_CAE000 - Official document type could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_1A_WS_CAE - AR: Message class for WS

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Official document type could not be determined

What causes this issue?

You want to create a billing document or a financial accounting
document. This is, however, not possible, because you have not assigned
an official document type to a document class and program.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign official DGI document types to document classes in Customizing
for

<LS>Financial Accounting</>, under <LS>General Ledger Accounting</>


<LS>Financial Accounting</>, under <LS>General Ledger Accounting</>

<LS>Financial Accounting (New)</>, under <LS>General Ledger Accounting
(New)</>


<LS>-> Periodic Processing -> Report -> Statutory Reporting: Argentina
-> D.G.I. Tax Reports -> <DS:SIMG.J_1AOFF_DOC_ASSIGN4>Assign Official
D.G.I. Document Types</> </>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_1A_WS_CAE000 - Official document type could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message J_1A_WS_CAE000: Official document type could not be determined typically occurs in the context of Brazil's electronic invoicing (Nota Fiscal) processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate official document type for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The official document type may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the Nota Fiscal or electronic invoicing are not set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used in the transaction may not be valid for the specific operation or may not be linked to the correct official document type.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as customer or vendor records, that do not have the required information for the official document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type or related configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for electronic invoicing in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for Brazil's Nota Fiscal configuration and ensure that the official document types are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate transaction types.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used in the transaction is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the document type is assigned to the correct company code and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for customers and vendors to ensure that all required fields related to electronic invoicing are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the tax information and other relevant data are complete.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document types and perform the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for electronic invoicing in Brazil for detailed configuration steps and requirements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message J_1A_WS_CAE000 in your SAP system.