How To Fix /DSD/VC_MESSAGE705 - Visit list is inactive; message will not be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Visit list is inactive; message will not be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE705 - Visit list is inactive; message will not be processed ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE705 indicates that the visit list is inactive, which means that the system cannot process messages related to that visit list. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) or similar logistics processes where visit lists are used to manage deliveries and visits to customers.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Visit List: The primary cause of this error is that the visit list associated with the message is marked as inactive in the system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The visit list has been deleted or archived.
  The visit list was not properly created or activated.
  The visit list has expired or is outside its valid date range.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the visit list from being processed.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity of the visit list, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Visit List Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /DSD/VISIT_LIST) to check the status of the visit list. Ensure that it is active and has not been deleted or archived.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Visit List: 
  
  If the visit list is inactive, you may need to recreate it or activate it again. This can usually be done through the relevant transaction or program in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates: 
  
  Check the validity dates of the visit list to ensure that it is within the active date range.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: 
  
  Review the configuration settings related to visit lists in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Check: 
  
  Perform a data integrity check to ensure that all necessary data for the visit list is present and correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /DSD/VISIT_LIST for managing visit lists.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify visit lists.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE705 and ensure that your visit lists are active and properly processed in the SAP system.