How To Fix SO953 - Invalid document type selected

SO953 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 953

• Message text: Invalid document type selected

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SO953 - Details

• The SAP error message SO953, which states "Invalid document type selected," typically occurs when there is an issue with the document type being used in a transaction or process. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or processing documents in SAP, particularly in the area of Sales and Distribution (SD) or other modules that involve document handling.
  Causes of SO953 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type selected may not be valid for the transaction you are trying to perform. This can happen if the document type is not defined in the system or if it has been deactivated.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the selected document type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings in the customizing (SPRO) related to document types.
  
  
  Missing Customization: The document type may not be assigned to the relevant