How To Fix LCM_COMMON246 - Enter Document Type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Enter Document Type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON246 - Enter Document Type ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON246: Enter Document Type typically occurs in the context of the Logistics Execution (LE) or Logistics Control Management (LCM) modules when a user attempts to create or process a document without specifying a required document type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of delivery documents, transfer orders, or other logistics-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a document type to be specified for the transaction you are trying to perform. Document types are essential in SAP as they define the characteristics and processing rules for different types of documents (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders, deliveries).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all the required fields in the transaction screen, particularly the document type field. If it is not visible, it may be hidden or not included in the