/ATL/CASHIR258 - Special receipt document type for & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/CASHIR -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Special receipt document type for & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/CASHIR258 - Special receipt document type for & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/CASHIR258 Special receipt document type for & is not defined typically occurs in the context of cash management or financial transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined special receipt document type for the specified entity (represented by & in the message).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special receipt document type has not been configured in the system for the specified entity or transaction.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly specified in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly set up to handle the special receipt document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., Cash Management).
  Ensure that the special receipt document type is defined for the relevant entity. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the appropriate path for financial accounting or cash management.
  
  
  
  Define Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, you may need to create it. This involves defining the document type in the system and ensuring it is linked to the appropriate settings (e.g., number ranges, posting rules).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the transaction or process that is generating the error to ensure that the correct document type is being used.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the special receipt document type. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to cash management and special receipt document types for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE37 (for function modules) that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.