How To Fix K5064 - No document type for controlling area & was saved.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 064

• Message text: No document type for controlling area & was saved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a document type in the following dialog window.
In addition you can store a document type for controlling area &V1&
which will be used for later reconciliation postings as a default.

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

Note
Remember to leave the transaction and call it up anew in order to use
the document type default setting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5064 - No document type for controlling area & was saved. ?

  The SAP error message K5064 "No document type for controlling area & was saved" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a document, but the system cannot find a valid document type for the specified controlling area. This can happen during various transactions, such as when posting costs or creating internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type for the controlling area has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be handling document types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Types -> Define Document Types).
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is defined for the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type to Controlling Area:
  
  If the document type is missing, you need to create it or assign an existing document type to the controlling area.
  Make sure that the document type is correctly linked to the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post using the specified document type. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles document types and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring document types and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Define Document Types
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Implementation Guide
  SU53: Analyze Authorization Issues
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K5064 error and successfully post your document in the controlling area.