How To Fix LCM_COMMON162 - Invalid Document Type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Invalid Document Type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON162 - Invalid Document Type &1 ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON162: Invalid Document Type &1 typically occurs in the context of document management or logistics processes within SAP. This error indicates that the document type specified in the transaction or process is not recognized or is invalid.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified document type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the document type field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Check the document type you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and checking the list of valid document types.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access, go to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., Logistics, Document Management).
  Ensure that the document type is properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid document types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to document management or logistics (e.g., MIRO, MIGO).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  Community Forums: Check 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 the cause of the error and implement a solution.