How To Fix NI001 - No document category passed on (internal error)

NI001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No document category passed on (internal error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI001 - No document category passed on (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message "NI001 No document category passed on (internal error)" typically indicates that there is an issue with the document processing in the SAP system, particularly related to the document category not being specified or recognized during a transaction or process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Category: The most common cause is that the document category is not being passed correctly in the transaction or function module. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing parameter in the code.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might not be handling the document category correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for document types or categories in the relevant module (like FI, MM, etc.) may not be set up properly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database tables related to document categories.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction Parameters: Ensure that the