How To Fix MN783 - Document category &1 of settlement document &2 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 783

• Message text: Document category &1 of settlement document &2 not defined

What causes this issue?

Document category &V1& of settlement document &V2& is not defined.
The only possible values are

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

'01' - Supplier billing document
'02' - Customer billing document
and ' ' (blank) for all old documents prior to release 4.5A (customer
billing document or credit memo (invoice verification)).

System Response

The system cannot process this document.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator, as this problem is due to an
internal program error.

Procedure for System Administrators

The arrangement concerned is &V3&. The condition record has (internal)
number &V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN783 - Document category &1 of settlement document &2 not defined ?

  The SAP error message MN783 indicates that there is an issue with the document category of a settlement document. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a definition for the specified document category in the context of the settlement document. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of settlement processes in SAP, such as in Project System (PS) or Internal Orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to missing configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., Project System, Controlling).
  Incorrect Document Category: The document category being referenced may be incorrect or not applicable for the type of settlement document being processed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Project System or Controlling).
  Verify that the document category in question is defined correctly. You can check this in the following path:
  
  For Project System: SPRO ? Project System ? Structures ? Settlement ? Define Document Categories.
  For Controlling: SPRO ? Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Settlement ? Define Document Categories.
  
  
  If the document category is missing, you will need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Review the Settlement Document:
  
  Check the settlement document referenced in the error message to ensure that it is valid and that the document category is appropriate for the type of settlement being performed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document categories and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, KOB1 for displaying settlement documents, and KO88 for executing settlements.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MN783 error in your SAP system.