How To Fix RMPS_POST_HIST007 - Document type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_POST_HIST - Messages for Incoming Post Book

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Document type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose an existing document type or contact your system administrator
and ask him/her to set up the missing document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_POST_HIST007 - Document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_POST_HIST007, which states "Document type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project System (PS) or related modules when the system is trying to process a document type that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type specified in the error message (&1) has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may exist but is not properly configured or is inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the document type field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBA7 (for document types) or SPRO (to access the SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document types and verify if the document type exists.
  If it does not exist, create it according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Activate Document Type:
  
  If the document type exists but is inactive, ensure it is activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the input data for any typos or incorrect entries. Ensure that the document type is entered correctly in the relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7, SPRO, and others related to document management.
  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 or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RMPS_POST_HIST007 error in your SAP system.