How To Fix /MOC/CONFIG117 - Document type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/CONFIG -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Document type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG117 - Document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG117 Document type &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to reference a document type that has not been defined or configured in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or other modules that utilize document types for various transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type specified in the error message (&1) has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where document types are defined.
  Verify if the document type exists and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, you can create it by following these steps:
  
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Document Types -> Define Document Types.
  Create a new document type or adjust the existing one as needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the document type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and included the necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OMH1 (for document types in MM) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the document type configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the document type is properly configured in your SAP system.