How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO000 - Document type &1 can only be assigned numbers internally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Document type &1 can only be assigned numbers internally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO000 - Document type &1 can only be assigned numbers internally ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO000 Document type &1 can only be assigned numbers internally typically occurs in the context of document management or document types within the SAP system. This error indicates that the document type you are trying to assign or use is expected to be a numeric value, but a non-numeric value has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use is not defined correctly in the system or is not set up to accept alphanumeric values.
  Configuration Issue: The configuration for the document type may not allow for the assignment of non-numeric identifiers.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a non-numeric value when trying to create or assign a document type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., Document Management System).
  Ensure that the document type is set up correctly and is defined to accept