How To Fix STEP617 - Document link &1: Type &2 set as none was specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Document link &1: Type &2 set as none was specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP617 - Document link &1: Type &2 set as none was specified ?

  The SAP error message "STEP617 Document link &1: Type &2 set as none was specified" typically occurs in the context of document management or when dealing with document links in SAP. This error indicates that a document link is being processed, but the type of document link has not been specified correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The error usually arises when a document link is expected to have a specific type, but it has been set to "none" or is not defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the document management system (DMS) or the specific application you are using.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or processing documents can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP. Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the document type is not set