How To Fix /DSD/VC_MESSAGE117 - Document &1 must be entered with flag

/DSD/VC_MESSAGE117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Document &1 must be entered with flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE117 - Document &1 must be entered with flag ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE117 Document &1 must be entered with flag <After Tour> typically occurs in the context of SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module, particularly when dealing with the processing of documents related to deliveries or sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a specific document (identified by &1) is required to be processed with a specific flag or status, namely the "After Tour" flag. This usually means that the document is expected to be entered or processed after a delivery tour has been completed. The system is enforcing this rule to ensure that the data integrity and business processes are maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document you are trying to process is indeed meant to be entered after the tour. If it is not, you may need to review your process or the timing of your data entry.
  
  
  Set the Correct Flag: If