How To Fix ME012 - Document type & not defined for use with outline agreements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Document type & not defined for use with outline agreements

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid agreement type (e.g. <GL:quantity_contract>quantity
contract</>, <GL:value_contract>value contract</>,
<GL:scheduling_agreement>scheduling agreement</> etc.).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME012 - Document type & not defined for use with outline agreements ?

  The SAP error message ME012 ("Document type & not defined for use with outline agreements") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an outline agreement (such as a contract or scheduling agreement) using a document type that is not configured to be used with outline agreements in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using is not set up in the system to be utilized for outline agreements. This can happen if the document type is not linked to the appropriate purchasing organization or if it has not been defined for the specific type of outline agreement you are trying to create.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization settings in the SAP system may not have been completed, leading to the document type not being recognized for outline agreements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME012 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Outline Agreement > Define Document Types for Outline Agreements.
  Verify if the document type you are trying to use is listed and configured correctly for outline agreements.
  
  
  
  Modify Document Type Settings:
  
  If the document type is not defined, you may need to create a new document type or modify an existing one to include it in the outline agreement settings.
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify outline agreements with the specified document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to assist in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of the outline agreement again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME31K: Create Contract
  ME31L: Create Scheduling Agreement
  ME32K: Change Contract
  ME32L: Change Scheduling Agreement
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on outline agreements and document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document types and outline agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME012 error and successfully create or manage outline agreements in SAP.