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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 document category.
  You can check this in the SPRO transaction under:
  SPRO -> Real Estate Management -> Basic Settings -> Document Types -> Define Document Types
  
  
  
  
  Define Missing Document Type:
  
  If the document type is indeed missing, you will need to create it. Ensure that you define it correctly for the intended document category.
  
  
  
  Review Document Category Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document category is correctly set up to accept the document type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Real Estate Management for additional guidance on document types and categories.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process documents of the specified type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the document creation or processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RECN (for contract management) or REIS (for investment management) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, 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 RE051 error and ensure that the document types and categories are correctly configured in your SAP system.