ME0C012 - Purchasing document type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME0C - Customizing Messages: Purchasing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Purchasing document type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME0C012 - Purchasing document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ME0C012 indicates that the purchasing document type specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, contracts, or other purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type.
  Transport Issues: If the document type was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the configuration settings for purchasing document types.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  If the document type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the SPRO transaction:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Define Document Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the document type is properly configured with all necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the purchasing document type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the document type was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the system you are using. You may need to check with your Basis team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the document type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.