How To Fix SAFTPT001 - Document types for FI invoice identification are not present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFTPT - (PT)Message Class for RSAFT_PT

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Document types for FI invoice identification are not present

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFTPT001 - Document types for FI invoice identification are not present ?

  The SAP error message SAFTPT001 indicates that the system cannot find the necessary document types for Financial Accounting (FI) invoice identification in the context of the Standard Audit File for Tax (SAFT) reporting. This error typically arises when the configuration for document types related to invoices is incomplete or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Types: The required document types for FI invoices are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document types may be defined but not correctly linked to the relevant invoice types or processes.
  Custom Document Types: If custom document types are used, they may not be properly configured for SAFT reporting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SAFTPT001 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYX (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Types -> Define Document Types).
  Ensure that the required document types for FI invoices (e.g., "KR" for vendor invoices, "RE" for customer invoices) are defined.
  
  
  
  Link Document Types to SAFT:
  
  Ensure that the document types are correctly linked to the SAFT configuration. This can usually be done in the transaction code SART (or through the relevant configuration path in SPRO).
  Check if the document types are assigned to the correct company codes and are active.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Document Types:
  
  If you are using custom document types, ensure they are properly configured in the SAFT settings.
  Verify that the custom document types are included in the SAFT reporting configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the document types.
  Review the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include access to the relevant FI document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the SAFT report generation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on SAFT reporting and FI document types for more detailed information on configuration and requirements.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAFTPT001 error and ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured for SAFT reporting.