How To Fix M8_2030 - Specify the document type for retention

M8_2030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Specify the document type for retention

What causes this issue?

The document type for retentions is not stored. For each document type
used, you must define a document type for retentions.

System Response

The system cannot create a document.

How to fix this error?

Define the document type for retention in Customizing for <ZK>Logistics
Invoice Verification</> by choosing <ZK>Incoming Invoice</> ->
<ZK>Number Assignment</> -> <ZK>Maintain Number Assignments for
Accounting Documents</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2030 - Specify the document type for retention ?

  The SAP error message M8_2030, which states "Specify the document type for retention," typically occurs in the context of document management or retention management within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific document type to be defined for the retention process, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The most common cause of this error is that the document type required for retention management has not been specified in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to document retention, such as missing entries in the customizing settings for document types.
  User Input Error: The user may have neglected to enter the document type when prompted during a transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8_2030 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document management or retention management.
  Ensure that the