How To Fix VMP_MSG031 - Document structure does not exist for document &1

VMP_MSG031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Document structure does not exist for document &1

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VMP_MSG031 - Details

• The SAP error message VMP_MSG031 ("Document structure does not exist for document &1") typically occurs in the context of document management or document processing within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the required document structure for the specified document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Structure: The document structure for the specified document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to document management or document types in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the document structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document types and ensure that the document structure