How To Fix SRM_SP_DOCUMENT013 - Error in customizing settings of element type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_SP_DOCUMENT - SRM: Message Class for Document Client BAPI

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error in customizing settings of element type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_SP_DOCUMENT013 - Error in customizing settings of element type ?

  The SAP error message SRM_SP_DOCUMENT013 typically indicates that there is an issue with the customizing settings related to the document types in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error can occur when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for a specific document type or when the settings are incomplete or incorrect.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The document type you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be errors in the customizing settings, such as incorrect assignment of document types to the relevant elements.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the document types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for SRM document types and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is defined and properly assigned to the relevant elements.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type is active and has all required attributes set.
  Check if the document type is linked to the correct processes and workflows.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the document types.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the document creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SRM for detailed information on document types and customizing settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support Tickets: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider opening a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SRM_SP_DOCUMENT013 error message.