How To Fix ME534 - Sales document category of delivery type must be '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Sales document category of delivery type must be '&'

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign an unsuitable delivery type to the
confirmation category.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the assigned delivery type via Customizing (delivery types) or
assign a delivery type that is suitable for the sales document
category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME534 - Sales document category of delivery type must be '&' ?

  The SAP error message ME534 indicates that there is a mismatch between the sales document category and the delivery type in the context of creating or processing a sales order or delivery. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific sales document category for a given delivery type, but the provided category does not match the expected value.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sales Document Category: The sales document category being used does not correspond to the delivery type specified in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system for the sales document types and delivery types may not be correctly aligned.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing the mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the following path:
  Sales and Distribution -> Sales -> Sales Document -> Define Sales Document Types
  
  Verify the settings for the sales document type and ensure that it is correctly configured to allow the specified delivery type.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Type Settings:
  
  Similarly, check the delivery type configuration under:
  Sales and Distribution -> Shipping -> Deliveries -> Define Delivery Types
  
  Ensure that the delivery type is correctly linked to the expected sales document category.
  
  
  
  Correct Sales Document Type:
  
  If the sales document type is incorrect, you may need to change it to the appropriate type that matches the delivery type.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any user exits or enhancements that might be affecting the sales document processing, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the sales document categories and delivery types relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making adjustments, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME534 error and implement a solution to resolve it.