How To Fix STM_CLAIM011 - Item number could not be generated, since header document type is empty

STM_CLAIM011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STM_CLAIM - TMA: Message Class

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Item number could not be generated, since header document type is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STM_CLAIM011 - Item number could not be generated, since header document type is empty ?

  The SAP error message STM_CLAIM011 indicates that the system is unable to generate an item number because the header document type is empty. This typically occurs in the context of creating or processing documents related to claims, such as in the SAP Service Management or Logistics modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The header document type is not specified or is missing in the transaction you are trying to execute. This could happen if the document type is not set up correctly in the configuration or if it was not entered in the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be defined in the system, or there may be issues with the configuration settings related to the document type.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering the required document type in the relevant field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type is correctly specified in the header of the transaction. If