How To Fix MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG001 - Enter a valid document type

MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG - Test job log

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter a valid document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG001 - Enter a valid document type ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG001 ("Enter a valid document type") typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase requisitions or purchase orders in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid document type, but the input provided is either missing, incorrect, or not recognized.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type entered does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Missing Configuration: The document type may not be set up in the system for the specific purchasing organization or company code.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistyped the document type or selected an incorrect one from a dropdown list.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  System Settings: The system settings may not allow the use of certain document types based on the current configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type you