How To Fix SD608 - No entry for doc. class & in control table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 608

• Message text: No entry for doc. class & in control table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD608 - No entry for doc. class & in control table ?

  The SAP error message SD608 ("No entry for doc. class & in control table") typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when the system cannot find a corresponding entry for a specific document class in the control table. This can happen during various processes, such as creating sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document class you are trying to use is not configured in the relevant control table (e.g., the sales document type configuration).
  Incorrect Document Class: The document class specified in the transaction is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary entries for the document class.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications, they may not have been properly set up to handle the document class.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SD608 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Sales Document Types in SPRO:
  
  Path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Sales -> Sales Document -> Define Sales Document Types
  
  
  Ensure that the document class in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Class:
  
  Check the document class being used in the transaction. Make sure it matches the expected values in the control table.
  
  
  
  Review Control Tables:
  
  Check the relevant control tables (e.g., TVAK for sales document types) to ensure that the document class exists and is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Custom Code Review:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the document class and handles it appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific document class and its configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the control tables or SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message SD608.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, 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 SD608 error in your SAP system.