How To Fix ME630 - Please choose a document category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 630

• Message text: Please choose a document category

What causes this issue?

You intend to run a report analyzing purchasing documents. Via
SELECTION, you wish to limit the documents found. You have not chosen
any documents.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please choose at least one document category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME630 - Please choose a document category ?

  The SAP error message ME630 ("Please choose a document category") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system requires the user to specify a document category but none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Category: The user has not selected a document category when trying to create or process a purchasing document.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the document categories available for the transaction.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain document categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Document Category: When prompted with the error, ensure that you select an appropriate document category from the available options. This is usually done in a dropdown menu or selection screen.
  Check Configuration: If you are an SAP administrator or have access to configuration settings, verify that the document categories are correctly set up in the system. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant purchasing area.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document categories. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the document categories relevant to your purchasing processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), etc., where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select document categories when creating or processing purchasing documents.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.