How To Fix SAPLWSPO053 - Document type &1 is not allowed for supplier/plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSPO - SAP Retail Store: Purchase Order

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Document type &1 is not allowed for supplier/plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSPO053 - Document type &1 is not allowed for supplier/plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSPO053 indicates that a specific document type is not allowed for a particular supplier and plant combination. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system checks the configuration settings for the supplier and plant.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The document type you are trying to use is not configured for the supplier-plant combination in the system. This could be due to settings in the purchasing organization or the vendor master data.
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor may not be set up to allow the specific document type for the specified plant. This can happen if the vendor is not activated for certain purchasing document types.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may have restrictions on which document types can be used for purchasing activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify that the vendor is set up correctly for the relevant purchasing organization and plant.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is allowed for this vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type is allowed for the relevant purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the plant in the purchasing configuration.
  Ensure that there are no restrictions on the document types that can be used for that plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have access to the configuration settings, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the vendor master data and purchasing configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the purchasing document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK03 - Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on vendor master data and purchasing document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.