How To Fix OPS_SE_APPL_SHP046 - Only the following SD document categories are supported: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_APPL_SHP - Proxy Messages for Delivery Services

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Only the following SD document categories are supported: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_APPL_SHP046 - Only the following SD document categories are supported: &1 ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_APPL_SHP046 indicates that there is an issue with the document category being used in a Sales and Distribution (SD) process. Specifically, the error states that only certain document categories are supported for the operation you are trying to perform, and it will display the specific document category that is not supported (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to process a document (like a sales order, delivery, or billing document) that has a category not supported by the current operation or transaction.
  The configuration in the system may not allow for the processing of certain document types in the context you are working in.
  There may be a mismatch between the document category and the expected categories defined in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category: Identify the document category that is causing the error. This will be indicated in the error message as &1. Verify if this category is indeed supported for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant SD settings.
  Check the settings for document categories and ensure that the category you are using is configured correctly for the operation you are attempting.
  
  
  
  Use Supported Document Categories: If the document category you are using is not supported, consider using a different document category that is allowed for the operation. You may need to create a new document or modify the existing one to use a supported category.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific transaction or operation you are working with to understand the supported document categories.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or by changing the document category, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP SD, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), and VF01 (Create Billing Document).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting document processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.