How To Fix RE147 - No document type maintained for document category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 147

• Message text: No document type maintained for document category &

What causes this issue?

You want to create earmarked funds with document category &V1&. No
document types are maintained for this document category.

How to fix this error?

You must first maintain a document type for document category &V1&. You
can use transaction FMU1 to do this.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE147 - No document type maintained for document category & ?

  The SAP error message RE147 ("No document type maintained for document category &") typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when the system cannot find a document type that corresponds to the specified document category. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or processing documents related to real estate objects.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type for the specified document category has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Category: The document category being used does not match any existing document types in the configuration.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly configured to handle the document category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE147 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Real Estate Management > Basic Settings > Document Management > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type for the relevant document category is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Document Type for Document Category:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the document category is linked to a document type.
  If not, create a new entry or modify an existing one to ensure that the document category has an associated document type.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments, check with your ABAP team or SAP consultant to ensure that the custom code is correctly handling the document categories and types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on document management in Real Estate Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the IMG or RECN for Real Estate Contract Management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage document types and categories.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.