How To Fix /SCDL/BC001 - Document category not populated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BC -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Document category not populated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BC001 - Document category not populated ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BC001 Document category not populated typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a document or transaction is being processed, but the required document category has not been specified or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category may not be configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have forgotten to enter the document category when creating or processing a document.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly populating the document category.
  Master Data Issues: Related master data (like product or location) may not have the necessary attributes set up, leading to the document category not being derived.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the document categories are defined correctly.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant area