How To Fix RE388 - No description for document type &1, category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 388

• Message text: No description for document type &1, category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE388 - No description for document type &1, category &2 ?

  The SAP error message RE388 ("No description for document type &1, category &2") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specific document type and category combination in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the document type and category combination has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for document types in the Real Estate Management module is incomplete or if the necessary entries have been deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Document Type/Category: The document type or category being referenced may be incorrect or not valid in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the Real Estate Management module. This can typically be accessed via transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for document types and ensure that the document type and category in question are defined correctly.
  If they are missing, you will need to create the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Document Type:
  
  If the document type or category does not exist, create a new entry with the appropriate description.
  Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct category and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Validate Entries:
  
  Double-check that the document type and category being used in the transaction match those defined in the configuration.
  Ensure that there are no typos or discrepancies in the naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the document type/category is missing.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually recreate the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring document types in the Real Estate Management module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), RECN (Real Estate Contract Management), and REIS (Real Estate Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to view and modify document types and categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RE388 error and ensure that the document types and categories are correctly configured in your SAP system.