/SCDL/AF008 - The combination of document cat. &1 and item cat. &2 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The combination of document cat. &1 and item cat. &2 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF008 - The combination of document cat. &1 and item cat. &2 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/AF008 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of document category and item category in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid combination of these categories during document processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The document category and item category combination may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the categories are not defined in the customizing settings or if they are not allowed to be used together.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the document or item categories.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or validation checks may restrict the use of specific combinations of document and item categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for document and item category configuration.
  Verify that the combination of document category and item category is allowed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the document and item in question.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to document and item categories to understand the valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Rules:
  
  If applicable, review any custom business rules or validations that may be causing the error and adjust them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the document can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or user groups for additional support and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.