How To Fix /SCTM/ARCHIVING001 - Document type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/ARCHIVING -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Document type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/ARCHIVING001 - Document type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/ARCHIVING001 Document type &1 is not valid typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with archiving processes. This error indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1) is not recognized or is invalid in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the archiving process may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the specified document type.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the document type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Check the document type specified in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., SCM, Logistics).
  Ensure that the document type is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and process the document type.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues related to the document type.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform deeper analysis if data inconsistencies are suspected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  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.