How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT018 - Document type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Document type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT018 - Document type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT018 indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1) is not valid in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the Logistics Execution (LE) or Document Management System (DMS) modules when dealing with document types that are not recognized or not configured correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be configured for the specific application area you are working in.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified document type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the document type field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are using is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  If the document type is not configured, you may need to create or configure it in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., using transaction OAC2 for DMS document types).
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the correct application area.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid document types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAC2 (for DMS) or SPRO (to access the configuration settings) to check or modify document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to document management in SAP for more context on valid document types and their usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.