How To Fix MMPUR_USERDEF011 - Purchasing document type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_USERDEF - Message class for user defaults

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Purchasing document type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_USERDEF011 - Purchasing document type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_USERDEF011 indicates that the purchasing document type specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to create or process a purchasing document (like a purchase order) using a document type that has not been defined or is not active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction does not match any existing document types in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not have been configured properly in the system.
  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 environment you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMEC (or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Document Types) to verify if the document type exists.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Type:
  
  If the document type does not exist, you may need to create it. Follow the steps in the configuration to define a new document type.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the purchasing document with the specified document type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the document type was recently created or modified in a development environment, ensure that it has been transported to the quality or production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMEC: To check and configure document types.
  ME21N: To create a purchase order.
  ME22N: To change a purchase order.
  ME23N: To display a purchase order.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MMPUR_USERDEF011 and successfully work with the purchasing document types in SAP.