How To Fix IL305 - No change documents generated for type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 305

• Message text: No change documents generated for type &

What causes this issue?

You have called up the function 'Display changes' for a functional
location. However, the functional location belongs to the category &V1&
and for this category, the option to create change documents in
customizing is not set.

System Response

The function is still performed, however, because the functional
location may have once been assigned to another category or because
customizing for this category may have since been altered.

How to fix this error?

Using the customizing function if possible, set the option to create
change documents option for category &V1&.

You have called up the function 'Display changes' for a functional
location. However, the functional location belongs to the category &V1&
and for this category, the option to create change documents is not set.

System Response

The function is still performed, however, because the functional
location may have once been assigned to another category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL305 - No change documents generated for type & ?

  The SAP error message IL305 ("No change documents generated for type &") typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management or Logistics when the system is unable to generate change documents for a specific object type. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Change Document Configuration: The change document functionality may not be properly configured for the specific object type in question. This could mean that the necessary settings in the customizing (SPRO) are not activated.
  
  
  Object Type Not Supported: The object type for which the change document is being requested may not be supported for change document generation.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the generation of change documents.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from generating change documents.
  
  
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters related to change document generation may not be correctly set.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Change Document Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for change document configuration.
  Ensure that the object type in question is configured to allow change document generation.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type:
  
  Verify that the object type you are working with is indeed intended to generate change documents. Consult the SAP documentation or your functional consultant for clarification.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to generate change documents. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the data that could be preventing change document generation.
  
  
  
  System Settings Review:
  
  Check the system settings related to change document generation. This may involve reviewing transaction codes like SCDO (Change Document Objects) to see if the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the process to identify where the failure occurs in the change document generation logic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCDO (Change Document Objects) and SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for change documents and the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, SD).
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in the relevant module.