How To Fix SAPLWSPO124 - Document type &1 not in Customizing or contradicts item category default.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Document type &1 not in Customizing or contradicts item category default.

What causes this issue?

The document type has been passed to the application as parameter
IV_DOC_TYPE . One of the following situations has occurred:
This parameter was not set as an allowed document type for the store in
Customizing.
This parameter contradicts the parameter IV_ITEM_CAT in the application.
For example, IV_DOC_TYPE = 'NB' contradicts IV_ITEM_CAT = '7'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Add the document type to the allowed document types for the store.
Remove the parameter IV_ITEM_CAT when calling the application.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSPO124 - Document type &1 not in Customizing or contradicts item category default. ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSPO124 indicates that there is an issue with the document type specified in the system. Specifically, it states that the document type (&1) is either not defined in the Customizing settings or it contradicts the default item category settings. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics or sales documents, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or delivery documents.
  Cause
  
  Document Type Not Defined: The document type you are trying to use is not defined in the system's configuration.
  Contradictory Settings: The document type may be defined, but it does not match the expected settings for the item category being used. This could be due to incorrect configuration or a mismatch in the settings.
  Missing Customizing Entries: The necessary customizing entries for the document type and item category may not have been maintained.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) where the document type is defined.
  Verify that the document type (&1) is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the item category associated with the document type is correctly configured.
  Check the settings for the item category to ensure it is compatible with the document type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customizing Entries:
  
  If the document type is missing, create it in the relevant customizing area.
  If it exists but is not linked correctly to the item category, adjust the settings to ensure they align.
  
  
  
  Review User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any user exits or enhancements that might be affecting the document type or item category determination, review and adjust them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring document types and item categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the Customizing settings), OVAH (for sales document types), or OMH1 (for purchase document types) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAPLWSPO124 error message.