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.

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  • 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

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