How To Fix /SCDL/BC200 - The follow-on document category must be populated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BC -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: The follow-on document category must be populated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BC200 - The follow-on document category must be populated ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BC200 The follow-on document category must be populated typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a follow-on document is being created, but the system requires a specific category to be defined for that document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The follow-on document category is not configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the customizing (SPRO) for the relevant document types.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be associated with a valid follow-on document category.
  User Input Error: The user may not have entered the required information in the relevant fields when trying to create or process the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document types and follow-on documents.
  Ensure that the follow-on document category is defined and correctly linked to the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type you are using is correctly set up to allow for follow-on documents.
  Check if the follow-on document category is assigned to the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Input Required Fields:
  
  When creating or processing the document, ensure that all mandatory fields, including the follow-on document category, are filled out correctly.
  If the system requires a specific category, make sure to select or enter it as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on follow-on document categories.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and input, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or specific transaction codes related to the document type you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the documents in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully create or process the follow-on document in SAP.