How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF008 - Combination of document type &1 and unit of measure &2 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Combination of document type &1 and unit of measure &2 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF008 - Combination of document type &1 and unit of measure &2 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF008 Combination of document type &1 and unit of measure &2 is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of document types and units of measure in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The combination of the specified document type and unit of measure is not defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the document type or unit of measure.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant document type or unit of measure may not be set up correctly or may be incomplete.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the document type and unit of measure correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types and units of measure in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SCM or APO).
  Ensure that the combination of the document type and unit of measure is defined and valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant document type and unit of measure to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the unit of measure is compatible with the document type being used.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry for the document type and unit of measure to ensure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on valid combinations of document types and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to identify where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, MM03 for checking material master data, or MD04 for checking stock levels and document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCDL/DL_CONF008.