How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_VIP004 - Document with type &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_VIP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Document with type &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_VIP004 - Document with type &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_VIP004 Document with type &1 is invalid typically indicates that there is an issue with a document type in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the error message (&1) may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create documents of the specified type.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to it being considered invalid.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data related to the document type in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (transaction code OAC2 for Document Types).
  Verify that the document type exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to work with the specified document type.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Type Usage:
  
  Ensure that the document type is appropriate for the context in which it is being used (e.g., it should be allowed for the specific process or transaction).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity:
  
  Investigate if there are any missing or inconsistent entries in the database related to the document type.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database table definitions and entries.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAC2 (Document Types), SU53 (Authorization Check), and SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document management and PLM processes to understand the expected configurations and usage of document types.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.