How To Fix SLS_LO_OIF006 - Document type &1 is ignored as it does not exist or is invalid

SLS_LO_OIF006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LO_OIF - Messages for FPM LORD UI

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Document type &1 is ignored as it does not exist or is invalid

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SLS_LO_OIF006 - Details

• The SAP error message SLS_LO_OIF006 indicates that a specific document type (denoted as &1 in the message) is being ignored because it either does not exist or is considered invalid in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios involving logistics or document processing within SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Document Type: The document type specified does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Invalid Document Type: The document type exists but is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform. This could be due to it being inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified document type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., in the IMG settings).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type