How To Fix RMPS057 - Select document type for &1

RMPS057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS - Messages Records Management for Public Sector

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Select document type for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS057 - Select document type for &1 ?

  The SAP error message RMPS057 ("Select document type for &1") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project System (PS) or related modules when a user attempts to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or project-related document) without specifying a required document type.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Document Type: The user has not selected a document type in the relevant transaction or screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be available for the specific transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain document types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RMPS057 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select Document Type:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting a valid document type in the relevant field. Look for a dropdown or selection box where you can choose the document type.
  
  
  
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