How To Fix PMMO_DISTRIBUTION017 - Document type &1 not relevant for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMMO_DISTRIBUTION - Messages for Distribution in PMMO

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Document type &1 not relevant for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION017 - Document type &1 not relevant for selection ?

  The SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION017, which states "Document type &1 not relevant for selection," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module when trying to process or select documents that are not applicable for the operation being performed. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a transaction related to maintenance orders, notifications, or other document types.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the error message is not configured to be relevant for the selection in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not include the document type in question, leading to the error when the system attempts to process it.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions that prevent the selection of certain document types.
  Incorrect Transaction Usage: The transaction