How To Fix SO158 - Document type selected cannot be created here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Document type selected cannot be created here

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO158 - Document type selected cannot be created here ?

  The SAP error message SO158 ("Document type selected cannot be created here") typically occurs when there is an issue with the document type configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of sales orders, delivery documents, or other related transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured for the specific transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  Sales Area Settings: The sales area (which includes the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly set up for the document type.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create documents of the specified type.
  Status of Document Type: The document type may be inactive or not allowed for the current transaction.
  Customizing Settings: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to the document type in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOTXN (for sales document types) or OVAH (for delivery document types) to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area associated with the document type is correctly set up. You can check this in the transaction code OVXK for sales document types.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create the document type. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Status:
  
  Ensure that the document type is not set to inactive. You can check this in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to review the system settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VOTXN, OVAH, OVXK, and SU01.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the document type configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to document types and sales order processing for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SO158 error message in SAP.