How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF009 - Combination of doc. cat. &1, UoM role &2, and UoM cat. &3 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Combination of doc. cat. &1, UoM role &2, and UoM cat. &3 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF009 - Combination of doc. cat. &1, UoM role &2, and UoM cat. &3 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF009 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of document category, unit of measure (UoM) role, and UoM category in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where proper configuration of document types and units of measure is crucial for data processing.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The combination of the specified document category, UoM role, and UoM category is not defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the document category, UoM role, or UoM category is incorrectly specified.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be handling the combinations correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document categories and units of measure in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SCM or APO).
  Verify that the combination of document category, UoM role, and UoM category is correctly defined in the system.
  If the combination is missing, you may need to create or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check the transaction or process that triggered the error. Ensure that the document category, UoM role, and UoM category are entered correctly.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific configuration settings related to document categories and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check the database tables) to investigate the issue further.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include those that store document categories and unit of measure configurations, such as T006 (Units of Measure) and T006A (Units of Measure: Language-Dependent Texts).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCDL/DL_CONF009.