How To Fix RE239 - Document &1 has document type &3 instead of the required doc. type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Document &1 has document type &3 instead of the required doc. type &2

What causes this issue?

You want to process a value adjustment document. However, this is not
possible since the original document specified has another document
type (&V3&) than the one you have specified (&V2&).

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?

Enter either another document or another document type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE239 - Document &1 has document type &3 instead of the required doc. type &2 ?

  The SAP error message RE239 indicates that there is a mismatch between the document type of a document and the expected document type for a specific operation or transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) or other modules where document types are strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A document (e.g., a lease, contract, or invoice) is created with a specific document type (denoted as &3 in the error message).
  The system expects a different document type (denoted as &2) for the operation being performed.
  This mismatch can happen due to incorrect configuration, data entry errors, or changes in business processes that have not been reflected in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE239 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., Real Estate Management).
  Ensure that the document type expected (document type &2) is correctly configured for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Document Creation:
  
  Check how the document was created. If it was created manually, ensure that the correct document type was selected.
  If the document was generated through a process (e.g., a workflow), review the process to ensure it is set up to use the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type:
  
  If the document type is incorrect, you may need to change the document type of the existing document if the system allows it. This can often be done through a change transaction or by using specific SAP transactions designed for document management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document types in the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into the expected configurations and processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing document types, such as:
  
  RECN (Real Estate Contract Management)
  REIS (Real Estate Information System)
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings: You may need to access the SPRO transaction to navigate to the configuration settings for document types in the Real Estate Management module.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents of the required type.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE239 error and implement a solution to resolve it.