How To Fix RE051 - Document type &2 is not defined for document category &1

RE051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Document type &2 is not defined for document category &1

What causes this issue?

Document type &V2& is not defined for document category &V1&.
If you wanted to view or change an existing document, the document type
defined in the document has been deleted in the meantime.

How to fix this error?

In Funds Management Customizing, define a document type for document
category &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE051 - Document type &2 is not defined for document category &1 ?

  The SAP error message RE051 indicates that a specific document type is not defined for a particular document category in the Real Estate Management (RE) module. This error typically arises when trying to create or process a document (like a contract, invoice, etc.) that requires a specific document type that has not been configured in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is not defined in the system for the specified document category.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may not be appropriate for the document category you are working with.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly configured to handle the document type and category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Real Estate Management.
  Navigate to the document type settings and ensure that the document type you are trying to use is defined for the relevant