How To Fix NI010 - Purchasing document type & not defined (Please check your input)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Purchasing document type & not defined (Please check your input)

What causes this issue?

The document type you entered (&V1&) is not defined in the system.

System Response

The report cannot be executed with the current selection conditions.

How to fix this error?

Please check your input. Use the F4 help button to view permissible
values.
Note hat the function can only be performed for document types
belonging to document categories

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

'F' - Purchase order
'L' - Scheduling agreement

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI010 - Purchasing document type & not defined (Please check your input) ?

  The SAP error message "NI010 Purchasing document type & not defined (Please check your input)" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchasing document (like a purchase order) using a document type that has not been defined in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or incorrect input.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Document Type: The purchasing document type you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The document type may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the purchasing document type may not have been completed in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type you are trying to use is correctly entered and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME21N for creating purchase orders) and checking the document type field.
  
  
  Define Document Type:
  
  If the document type is indeed missing, you will need to define it in the system. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the configuration path: SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  Here, you can create a new document type or modify an existing one as needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that all necessary configurations related to the purchasing document type are completed. This includes settings for number ranges, document type attributes, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the purchasing document with the specified document type. If not, you may need to adjust the user's roles or permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the document types, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to document types in your version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NI010 error and successfully work with the purchasing document types in SAP.