How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF003 - Quantity determination type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Quantity determination type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF003 - Quantity determination type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF003 Quantity determination type &1 is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of quantity determination types in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The quantity determination type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system or is incorrectly configured.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like product master, location, etc.) may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the quantity determination type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the quantity determination type correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for quantity determination types in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SCM or APO).
  Verify that the quantity determination type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data related to the product and location is correctly maintained.
  Check if the product is assigned to the correct planning area and that the relevant settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Validate Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure it correctly handles the quantity determination types.
  Debug the process to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to quantity determination types for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLANNING or /SAPAPO/DP to access planning areas and configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.