How To Fix RDM_OPT_INBOUND112 - Pred. document type code &1 is not for purchase order or inbound delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_INBOUND - Import Framework Message Class

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Pred. document type code &1 is not for purchase order or inbound delivery

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND112 - Pred. document type code &1 is not for purchase order or inbound delivery ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND112 indicates that the document type code specified in the system is not valid for the context of a purchase order or inbound delivery. This error typically arises during the processing of inbound deliveries or when trying to create or manage documents related to purchasing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type code provided does not correspond to a valid purchase order or inbound delivery type. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system for the intended use case. This can happen if the document type is not set up to handle inbound deliveries or purchase orders.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter an incorrect document type when processing transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Type: Check the document type code being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is indeed a valid document type for purchase orders or inbound deliveries.
  Configuration Check: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for purchasing or inbound deliveries.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources to confirm the valid document types for the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  User Training: If the error is due to user input, consider providing additional training or guidelines to users on how to select the correct document types.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and VL31N (Create Inbound Delivery) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on document types and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.