How To Fix MW749 - & &: Document type for follow-on document not maintained (sales order)

MW749 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 749

• Message text: & &: Document type for follow-on document not maintained (sales order)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW749 - & &: Document type for follow-on document not maintained (sales order) ?

  The SAP error message MW749, which states "Document type for follow-on document not maintained (sales order)," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing when there is an issue with the configuration of document types in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid document type for the follow-on document that is supposed to be generated from the sales order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type for the follow-on document (like delivery, billing document, etc.) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the sales order may not be linked to the appropriate follow-on document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the document flow, they may not be correctly set up.
  Missing Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the follow-on document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP