How To Fix KM712 - Local document type &1 is not supported for document entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Local document type &1 is not supported for document entry

What causes this issue?

Separate local document types are used for plan and actual data. The
selected local document type - &V1& - is not allowed for actual
document entry.

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?

Choose a different local document type or maintain another local
document type for actual data with the function
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK1GCBAA>Maintain Document Types for Local
Documents</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM712 - Local document type &1 is not supported for document entry ?

  The SAP error message KM712 indicates that the local document type specified is not supported for document entry in the Knowledge Management (KM) module. This error typically arises when trying to upload or manage documents in the SAP system, and it can be caused by several factors.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Document Type: The document type you are trying to use is not configured or recognized by the SAP system for document entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly set up in the system, or it may not be included in the list of allowed document types for the specific application or context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use the specified document type.
  System Settings: The system settings may restrict certain document types from being uploaded or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the document type you are trying to use