How To Fix MPD370 - Maintain document type

MPD370 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Maintain document type

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MPD370 - Details

• The SAP error message MPD370, which states "Maintain document type," typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or inventory management. This error indicates that a required document type has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type that is being referenced in a transaction (like a purchase order, goods receipt, etc.) has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The document type may exist, but it may not be properly configured for the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the document type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Document Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for document types. This can typically be found under:
  SPRO ? IMG ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Define Document Types.
  
  
  Check