How To Fix OD913 - Document type & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 913

• Message text: Document type & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD913 - Document type & not found ?

  The SAP error message OD913 ("Document type & not found") typically occurs when the system cannot find a specified document type in the configuration settings. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to create or process documents in modules like SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with specific document types in other SAP applications.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction or program is incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  Transport Issues: If the document type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OAC3 for DMS document types).
  Verify that the document type in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is spelled correctly and exists in the system.
  If you are using a custom document type, ensure it has been created and activated.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the document type.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the document type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the document type in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the document type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAC3 (for Document Types in DMS)
  OBA7 (for Document Types in Financial Accounting)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific document type or error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OD913 error message in SAP.