How To Fix MEOUT107 - Transaction type '&1' not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEOUT - New Business Logic for Outline Agreements

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Transaction type '&1' not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT107 - Transaction type '&1' not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT107, which states "Transaction type '&1' not allowed," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or goods movements. This error indicates that the transaction type specified in the operation is not permitted for the current context or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type specified in the document or process is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Configuration Issues: The transaction type may not be configured correctly in the system settings, or it may not be allowed for the specific purchasing document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which transaction types can be used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type: Verify that the transaction type being used is correct and valid for the operation you are trying to perform. You can check the transaction type in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant area for purchasing or materials management.
  Check the settings for transaction types under the relevant sections (e.g., Purchasing, Inventory Management).
  Ensure that the transaction type is allowed for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the transaction type and its allowed uses.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: In SAP, transaction types are used to categorize different types of transactions (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, etc.). Each transaction type has specific rules and configurations associated with it.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for transaction types can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types
  SPRO > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Goods Movement > Define Movement Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MEOUT107 error and implement a suitable solution.