How To Fix MN266 - No default value for document type assigned to transaction &

MN266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 266

• Message text: No default value for document type assigned to transaction &

What causes this issue?

The default value may also be needed for automatic processes (such as
credit memos within the framework of "subsequent settlement").

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

&WHAT_TO_DO& (system administrator)
Assign a document type to transaction &V1& as default value.
Depending on the application, the definition of a separate document
type may also be sensible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN266 - No default value for document type assigned to transaction & ?

  The SAP error message MN266, which states "No default value for document type assigned to transaction &," typically occurs when a transaction is executed that requires a document type, but the system does not have a default document type assigned for that specific transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the document type has not been configured for the specific transaction in the system.
  Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not have a default document type assigned in the configuration settings.
  User Profile: The user profile may not have the necessary settings or authorizations to access the default document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have been properly set up to handle document types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN266 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP. This is usually found in the