How To Fix XW170 - Document type &1 not valid

XW170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Document type &1 not valid

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XW170 - Details

• The SAP error message XW170, which states "Document type &1 not valid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the document type being used in a transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of financial documents, purchase orders, or other document-related processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Inactive Document Type: The document type may exist but is not active or has been deactivated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the relevant module (e.g., FI, MM) that prevent the document type from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the document type settings for the module you are working with (e.g., Financial Accounting,