How To Fix /SCDL/BC038 - Error generating document type determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BC -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Error generating document type determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BC038 - Error generating document type determination ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BC038 Error generating document type determination typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with determining the document type for a specific transaction or process. This can happen during various operations, such as creating a purchase order, sales order, or other documents where type determination is necessary.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type determination configuration may not be set up correctly in the system. This includes missing or incorrect entries in the customizing settings.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like material master, vendor master, or customer master) may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in determining the document type.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the relevant tables that are used for document type determination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for document