How To Fix /QOS/DOCFLOW002 - Linkage type &3 does not exist for pred.doc.type &1 / succ.doc.type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /QOS/DOCFLOW -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Linkage type &3 does not exist for pred.doc.type &1 / succ.doc.type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /QOS/DOCFLOW002 - Linkage type &3 does not exist for pred.doc.type &1 / succ.doc.type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /QOS/DOCFLOW002 indicates that there is an issue with the linkage type defined for the document flow between two document types in the Quality Management (QM) module or related areas. Specifically, it states that the linkage type specified does not exist for the given predecessor document type (&1) and successor document type (&2).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Linkage Type: The linkage type (&3) that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document types or linkage types may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to this error when trying to establish a document flow.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the document type or linkage type when setting up the document flow.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Linkage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for document flow configuration.
  Verify that the linkage type exists and is correctly defined for the specified predecessor and successor document types.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Linkage Type:
  
  If the linkage type does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the linkage type in the appropriate customizing table (e.g., TQOS for document flow).
  Ensure that the linkage type is correctly assigned to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the configuration of the predecessor (&1) and successor (&2) document types to ensure they are set up correctly and are compatible with the linkage type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring document flows and linkage types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the document flow again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE16 (for table display) to check the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to document flow and linkage types that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /QOS/DOCFLOW002 error message in your SAP system.