How To Fix OW061 - Document type '&1' cannot be stored for subsequent entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OW - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for Workflow

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Document type '&1' cannot be stored for subsequent entry

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

If Store for entry later is required, a task for entering must be
defined in Customizing of the Workflow document type
(<DS:TRAN.SOA0>transaction SOA0</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OW061 - Document type '&1' cannot be stored for subsequent entry ?

  The SAP error message OW061 indicates that a specific document type (represented by &1) cannot be stored for subsequent entry. This error typically occurs in the context of document management or when working with document types in SAP, particularly in modules like SAP FI (Financial Accounting) or SAP MM (Materials Management).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be properly configured in the system. This could include settings related to number ranges, posting periods, or document type attributes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents of that type.
  
  
  Document Type Status: The document type may be set to inactive or may have restrictions that prevent it from being used for subsequent entries.
  
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: There may be missing or incorrect customizing settings in the SAP system that relate to the document type.
  
  
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database that are causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OW061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBA7 (for FI) or OMJJ (for MM) to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is active and properly configured with the correct number range and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents of the specified type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Status:
  
  Ensure that the document type is not set to inactive. You can check this in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings related to the document type to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any system errors or inconsistencies. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7, OMJJ, SU53, and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document types and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the OW061 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.