How To Fix ME013 - Document type &1 not allowed with doc. category &2 (Please check input)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Document type &1 not allowed with doc. category &2 (Please check input)

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526BFD0AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>document type</> <ZH>&V1&
</> you entered is not allowed in combination with the
<DS:GLOS.3526BFD1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>document category</> <ZH>&V2&
</>.
The combination of document type and document category entered cannot
be used because it has not been defined in Customizing for
<ZK>Purchasing</>.
The following (internal) document categories exist:
B - purchase requisition
F - purchase order (PO)
K - contract
L - scheduling agreement
A - request for quotation (RFQ)
<ZH>Example</>
You cannot create a PO (document category <ZH>F</>) with the document
type <ZH>scheduling agreement with release documentation</> (LPA).

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EINGABE_PRUEFEN_NA LANGUAGE EN
INCLUDE SYSADMIN_NA LANGUAGE EN
DEFINE &OBJEKTE& = 'The document types/categories'
INCLUDE NA_EINK_CUST LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME013 - Document type &1 not allowed with doc. category &2 (Please check input) ?

  The SAP error message ME013 indicates that there is an issue with the document type and document category being used in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the combination of the document type and document category is not allowed in the current context. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type/Category Combination: The document type you are trying to use is not compatible with the document category specified. Each document type in SAP is associated with specific document categories, and using an incorrect combination will trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow the specified document type for the given document category. This could be due to settings in the customizing (SPRO) related to purchasing documents.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents of the specified type or category.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type and Category: Verify that the document type and document category you are using are compatible. You can check the allowed combinations in the SAP configuration settings.
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to the SAP customizing settings (transaction SPRO), navigate to the relevant section for purchasing documents and check the allowed document types for the specified document category.
  
  Path: SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the document type in question. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document types and categories relevant to your organization’s configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in transactions such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: If you have made changes to the configuration, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Materials Management (MM) module for further assistance.