How To Fix WER140 - Type &1 is not valid or not supported

WER140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Type &1 is not valid or not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER140 - Type &1 is not valid or not supported ?

  The SAP error message:
  WER140 Type &1 is not valid or not supported
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an invalid or unsupported document type (or another type parameter) is used in a transaction or program. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual type value that caused the error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Using a document type that does not exist in the system.
  Using a document type that is not configured or allowed for the particular transaction or process.
  Typing errors or incorrect input in fields expecting a specific type.
  Custom developments or interfaces passing invalid type values.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document Type:
  
  Verify the document type you are trying to use.
  Go to transaction OBA7 (for FI document types) or the relevant customizing transaction for the type in question.
  Confirm that the document type exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure the document type is configured for the transaction or process you are executing.
  For example, in Financial Accounting, check if the document type is