How To Fix SAFM_EOPO061 - Cannot post this document using document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Cannot post this document using document type &1

What causes this issue?

The selected document type has not been configured for the selected
document source for posting expenditure orders. You can post documents
using only the document types configured for a document source.

System Response

The document is not posted.

How to fix this error?

Verify the document types configured for the document source using the
customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SAFM_APV_EXPO_TY>Define Expenditure Order Document Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO061 - Cannot post this document using document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO061 indicates that there is an issue with posting a document using a specific document type. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's financial or logistics modules, where document types are used to categorize and control the posting of various transactions.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the transaction may not be configured correctly in the system. This could include settings related to posting periods, allowed transaction types, or other configuration parameters.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the document type may be closed or not open for posting. This is common in financial transactions where periods are closed for reporting purposes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents of the specified type.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the types of transactions that can be posted, or they may be restricted to specific users or roles.
  
  
  Custom Validation Rules: There may be custom validation rules or user exits that prevent the posting of the document based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in the SAP system (transaction code OBA7 for financial documents or OMRM for logistics documents).
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period:
  
  Check the posting period settings (transaction code OB52) to ensure that the period for the document type is open for posting.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post the document in an open period.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to post the document has the necessary authorizations for the document type. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Restrictions:
  
  Review any restrictions that may be in place for the document type. This could include settings that limit the document type to specific users or transaction types.
  
  
  
  Consult Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom validations or user exits in place, consult with your ABAP team to review any custom code that may be affecting the posting process.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs for more detailed information about the error. This can provide additional context that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document type configuration), OB52 (for posting periods), and SU53 (for authorization checks).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or document type for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., FI, MM) to understand the implications of document types and posting rules.
  
  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.