/SCDL/AF009 - The combination of document cat. &1 and item type &2 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF -

• Message number: 009

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF009 - The combination of document cat. &1 and item type &2 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/AF009 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the document category and item type in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly in the area of Advanced Financials or Document Management.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The document category specified does not support the item type being used.
  There may be a configuration issue in the system where the allowed combinations of document categories and item types are not properly defined.
  The item type may not be valid for the specific document category due to business rules or settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document categories and item types in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document management or financial document processing and verify the allowed combinations of document categories and item types.
  
  
  
  Validate Input:
  
  Ensure that the document category and item type you are trying to use are valid and correctly entered in the transaction or process you are executing.
  Double-check for any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to document management and financial transactions to understand the valid combinations and any specific business rules that may apply.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or validation, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary permissions to access and modify document categories and item types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.