How To Fix /DSD/VC_MESSAGE764 - Message type &1 not defined in /DSD/VC_MSGTYP as relevant for output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 764

• Message text: Message type &1 not defined in /DSD/VC_MSGTYP as relevant for output

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE764 - Message type &1 not defined in /DSD/VC_MSGTYP as relevant for output ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE764 indicates that a specific message type (denoted by &1) is not defined in the table /DSD/VC_MSGTYP as relevant for output. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) or related modules where message types are used for communication or output processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The message type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the /DSD/VC_MSGTYP table.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type specified might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary configurations for the message type may not have been included or activated.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly set up to include the required message types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the /DSD/VC_MSGTYP table to see if the message type exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new entry for the message type that you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Define Message Type:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can define the message type in the /DSD/VC_MSGTYP table. Ensure that you provide all required fields and set the message type as relevant for output.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Type:
  
  Double-check the message type you are using in your output processing. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary configurations were included and properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the DSD module to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for message type configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to DSD and message types for any known issues or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on configuring output types and message types in the DSD module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.