How To Fix SO323 - &: Documents of this type can only be processed with 'Export'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 323

• Message text: &: Documents of this type can only be processed with 'Export'

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a document of a type which has been released by
your system administration for export only.

System Response

The system cannot directly display or change documents of this type.

How to fix this error?

If you want to edit the document nevertheless, download it to your PC
(via <LS>Export</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO323 - &: Documents of this type can only be processed with 'Export' ?

  The SAP error message SO323 indicates that the document type you are trying to process is restricted to 'Export' processing. This typically occurs in the context of handling sales orders, delivery documents, or other related documents in SAP that are subject to specific processing rules.
  Cause:
  The error message SO323 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are trying to process is configured in the system to only allow export processing. This could be due to specific settings in the configuration of the document type in SAP.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) associated with the document may not be set up to handle the type of processing you are attempting.
  
  
  Customizing Settings: There may be specific customizing settings in the SAP system that restrict the processing of certain document types to export scenarios only.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO323 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for Sales and Distribution (SD) and check the configuration for the document type you are trying to process.
  Ensure that the document type is set up correctly for the intended processing type.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Settings:
  
  Verify that the sales area associated with the document is correctly configured to allow the processing you are attempting.
  Check if the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are set up to handle the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are not able to identify the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team. They may have insights into specific configurations or restrictions that are in place.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Processing Type:
  
  If the document is indeed meant for export processing, ensure that you are following the correct procedures for export documents in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to process the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), and VF01 (Create Billing Document) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the SO323 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Sales and Distribution for more insights into document types and their processing rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SO323 error and implement a solution to resolve it.