How To Fix OQ_E119 - Please enter a valid FI document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Please enter a valid FI document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E119 - Please enter a valid FI document type ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E119, which states "Please enter a valid FI document type," typically occurs when there is an issue with the financial document type being used in a transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, creating invoices, or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type entered does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Inactive Document Type: The document type may be inactive or not allowed for the specific transaction being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings of the FI module.
  Use transaction code OBYX to view the list of document types and ensure the one you are using is listed.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  If the document type is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to create or modify it using transaction code OBA7 (for document type configuration).
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the appropriate company code and is set up for the required transaction types.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Context:
  
  Make sure that the document type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform. Some document types are restricted to specific types of transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the specific document type and its usage.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYX - Display Document Types
  OBA7 - Configure Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to document types.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 to ensure proper access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OQ_E119 error in SAP.