How To Fix /SMB/BB_BUILDER062 - Could not save data. Enter a documentation type first.

/SMB/BB_BUILDER062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_BUILDER -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Could not save data. Enter a documentation type first.

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/SMB/BB_BUILDER062 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/BB_BUILDER062 indicates that the system could not save data because a documentation type has not been entered. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or similar SAP applications where documentation types are required for certain transactions or data entries.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user is attempting to save a record or transaction that requires a documentation type, but this field has not been filled in. Documentation types are often used to categorize or specify the nature of the data being entered, and they are essential for the system to process the information correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Locate the field for the documentation type in the transaction or data entry screen where the error occurred.
  
  
  Enter a Documentation Type: Select or enter a valid documentation type. This may involve choosing from a dropdown list