How To Fix OE253 - Shipment &: Document type not supported

OE253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Shipment &: Document type not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE253 - Shipment &: Document type not supported ?

  The SAP error message OE253 ("Shipment &: Document type not supported") typically occurs when there is an issue with the shipment document type being used in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation or processing of shipments, and it indicates that the document type specified is not recognized or supported by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the shipment does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The shipment document type may not be set up in the relevant customizing settings in SAP.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the shipment document type field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this