How To Fix /SCMB/ODM_CX_DOC017 - Selection for order document type &1 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ODM_CX_DOC -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Selection for order document type &1 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_CX_DOC017 - Selection for order document type &1 invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_CX_DOC017 Selection for order document type &1 invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the order document type being used in a specific transaction or process. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid configuration or mapping for the specified order document type.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The order document type specified in the transaction does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant processes or applications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified document type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that reference the document type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the order document type specified in the transaction is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the document type is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the relevant customizing areas for SCM, such as:
  
  Order Management
  Document Types
  Assignment of document types to processes
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Review the master data and transactional data for any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue. This may involve checking related documents, order types, or other relevant data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE37 (Function Module)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.