How To Fix XW166 - No valid document types in the range.

XW166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No valid document types in the range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW166 - No valid document types in the range. ?

  The SAP error message XW166: No valid document types in the range typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as an invoice, purchase order, etc.) in SAP, but the system cannot find any valid document types that match the criteria specified in the document type range.
  Causes:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Document Type Range: The range of document types defined in the system may not include the document type you are trying to use. This can happen if the document type has been deleted or if the range has not been properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document types in the specified range.
  Client-Specific Settings: The document types may be client-specific, and the