How To Fix /SAPNEA/J_SC207 - Assign a document procedure to the invoice doc type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPNEA/J_SC -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Assign a document procedure to the invoice doc type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC207 - Assign a document procedure to the invoice doc type & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC207 Assign a document procedure to the invoice doc type & typically occurs in the context of the SAP Invoice Management or SAP Document Management System (DMS). This error indicates that there is a missing configuration for the document procedure associated with a specific invoice document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document procedure for the specified invoice document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be correctly set up to handle the associated document procedures.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly configured to link the document type with the document procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a document procedure to the invoice document type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Payable -> Document Entry -> Document Types -> Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  Select the Document Type:
  
  Find the invoice document type that is causing the error. This could be a standard document type (like KR for vendor invoices) or a custom one.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Procedure:
  
  In the document type configuration, look for the field where you can assign a document procedure.
  Assign the appropriate document procedure that corresponds to the invoice document type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to create or process the invoice again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Procedures: Document procedures define how documents are processed and managed within SAP. They can include settings for document types, workflows, and other processing rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, FB60 for entering vendor invoices, and FB03 for displaying documents.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your SAP version and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.