How To Fix RE130 - Document category & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Document category & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Document category &V1& does not exist. Document categories are defined
in table FMWF_BLTYP.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE130 - Document category & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RE130, which states "Document category & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) or related modules when the system is unable to find a specified document category in the configuration. This can happen during various operations, such as creating or processing documents related to real estate objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or because the category was deleted or not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Input: The document category code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document category.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Real Estate Management (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document categories and ensure that the document category in question is defined.
  If it is missing, you will need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the document category code you are entering to ensure it is correct and matches the defined categories in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the document category. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional insights or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ORE1 (for document categories) to manage and view document categories.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RE130 error message in SAP.