How To Fix SIPT825 - Document & is not an internal document; reclassify as external document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 825

• Message text: Document & is not an internal document; reclassify as external document

What causes this issue?

You entered a document as an internal document.
However, this document does not exist in SAP system table VRBK, this
means that the document is not an internal document

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You must reclassify this document as an external document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT825 - Document & is not an internal document; reclassify as external document ?

  The SAP error message SIPT825 indicates that a document is being treated as an internal document, but it is not classified as such in the system. This typically occurs in the context of document management or document processing within SAP, particularly when dealing with document types that are expected to be classified as either internal or external.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be correctly configured in the system. It might be set to internal, but the document being processed does not meet the criteria for internal classification.
  Document Attributes: The attributes of the document (such as its origin, type, or metadata) may not align with the requirements for it to be classified as an internal document.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to classify or reclassify documents correctly.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or configurations that dictate how documents are classified, and these may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reclassify the Document: If the document is indeed an external document, you can reclassify it as such. This can usually be done through the document management interface in SAP.
  Check Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the document type in SAP. Ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the type of document you are working with.
  Review Document Attributes: Check the attributes of the document to ensure they are correct and align with the expected criteria for internal or external classification.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to classify documents. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on document classification and management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to document management in SAP, such as OAC0 (for document type configuration) or OAC3 (for document management settings).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Support: Consider training sessions or support from SAP consultants if this issue is recurring or if there are broader document management challenges within your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIPT825 error and ensure that documents are classified correctly within your SAP system.