How To Fix M8739 - Reference doc. category &1 does not exist (import parameter &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 739

• Message text: Reference doc. category &1 does not exist (import parameter &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8739 - Reference doc. category &1 does not exist (import parameter &2) ?

  The SAP error message M8739 indicates that there is an issue with a reference document category in the context of a material document or inventory management process. Specifically, the error message states that the reference document category specified does not exist for the import parameter provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Document Category: The reference document category specified in the transaction or program does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The document category may not have been set up in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category:
  
  Verify