How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_MES007 - Document typ & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_MES -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Document typ & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_MES007 - Document typ & not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_MES007 Document type & not defined typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific document type that is required for processing a financial transaction or document. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type specified in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the financial module.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid for the transaction being processed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), the document type may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Document Types.
  Verify if the document type in question is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, you can create a new document type by clicking on "New Entries" and filling in the required fields.
  Ensure that the document type is properly configured with the necessary settings (e.g., number range, posting keys).
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the document type configuration was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to transport the configuration again.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  OBY6 for managing document types in Financial Accounting.
  
  
  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 your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the document type is properly defined and configured in your SAP system.