How To Fix STEP851 - Create DOC REL: Type not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Create DOC REL: Type not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP851 - Create DOC REL: Type not defined ?

  The SAP error message "STEP851 Create DOC REL: Type not defined" typically occurs when there is an issue with the document type configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during the creation of document relationships in the Document Management System (DMS) or when working with document types in general.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: The document type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified document type.
  Transport Issues: If the document type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAC2 (for Document Types) or OAC3 (for Document Type Attributes) in SAP.
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, create a new document type using the appropriate settings.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify the settings to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage the document type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the document type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Document Types
  OAC3: Document Type Attributes
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Document Management System (DMS) and document types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.