How To Fix PSB_CONFIG_MSGCL005 - Sales document type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSB_CONFIG_MSGCL - Message class for config bo

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Sales document type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSB_CONFIG_MSGCL005 - Sales document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PSB_CONFIG_MSGCL005 indicates that the sales document type specified in your transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with sales documents, such as sales orders, quotations, or contracts.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The sales document type you are trying to use is either misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The sales document type may not have been configured properly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), the transport may not have included the necessary configurations for the sales document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified sales document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the sales document type you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Document ? Define Sales Document Types.
  Check if the document type exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Type: If the document type does not exist, you may need to create it or modify an existing one. Ensure that all necessary settings (like number ranges, item categories, etc.) are properly configured.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the document type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were successfully imported and that all necessary configurations were included.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sales document type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the document type, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OVAH (for defining sales document types) or VOTXN (for checking document type settings) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PSB_CONFIG_MSGCL005 and ensure that the sales document type is correctly configured and accessible in your SAP system.