How To Fix SE043 - Document & contains line types not supported by the catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Document & contains line types not supported by the catalog

What causes this issue?

The document contains a line type that is not supported by the catalog.
The catalog supports the following line types:
Standard lines
Informatory lines

System Response

If this message is issued as a warning message, the document was
uploaded to the catalog and the unsupported line types are automatically
read as standard lines in the catalog.
If this message is issued as an error message, the document was not
uploaded to the catalog.

How to fix this error?

In case of a warning message:
If similar documents with unsupported line types are not to be uploaded
to the catalog, you need to adjust your Customizing settings:
transaction OLME -> <ZK>Environment Data</> -> <ZK>Define Attributes of
System Messages</> -> <ZK>System Messages</>.
Create an entry for application area <ZH>SE</>, message number <ZH>043
</>, and category <ZH>E</>, or change the existing entry.
In case of an error message:
If this document and similar documents with unsupported line types are
to be uploaded to the catalog, you need to adjust your Customizing
settings: transaction OLME -> <ZK>Environment Data</> -> <ZK>Define
Attributes of System Messages</> -> <ZK>System Messages</>.
Create an entry for application area <ZH>SE</>, message number <ZH>043
</>, and category <ZH>W</>, change the existing entry, or delete the
existing entry.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE043 - Document & contains line types not supported by the catalog ?

  The SAP error message SE043, which states "Document & contains line types not supported by the catalog," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with document types and line items that are not compatible with the specified catalog or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Line Types: The document contains line items that are not defined or supported in the catalog being used. This can happen if the document is trying to reference line types that are not configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the document type settings or the catalog settings, leading to incompatibility.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of line types that do not match the expected types for the document type can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Line Types: Review the line items in the document to ensure they match the supported line types defined in the catalog. You may need to adjust the line items to use the correct types.
  Review Catalog Configuration: Verify the configuration of the catalog in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary line types are included and properly configured.
  Update Document Type Settings: If the document type is not set up to handle the line types being used, you may need to update the document type settings to include the necessary line types.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, SD, FI) to understand the expected line types and configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the document processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the document types and catalogs.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.