How To Fix MN122 - Sales document type & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Sales document type & not defined

What causes this issue?

Sales document type &V1& does not exist in the system.
Document type &V1& is assigned to arrangement type &V2& (subsequent
settlement) for partial or final settlement.

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 maintain sales document type &V1& or assign arrangement type
&V2& to a different sales document type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN122 - Sales document type & not defined ?

  The SAP error message MN122, which states "Sales document type & not defined," typically occurs when the system cannot find the configuration for a specific sales document type in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration settings or incorrect document type usage.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used in the transaction does not exist or is not correctly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sales document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications, they may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Ensure that the sales document type in question is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Check the transaction or process where the error occurs to ensure that the correct sales document type is being used.
  If the document type is custom, ensure that it has been properly created and activated.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the sales document type.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include access to the relevant sales document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any related documentation or notes that may provide additional context or troubleshooting steps specific to your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits related to sales document processing, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OVAV (for defining sales document types) or VOTXN (for checking document type settings) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to sales document types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MN122 error in your SAP system.