How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF151 - Item type &1 for document category &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Item type &1 for document category &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF151 - Item type &1 for document category &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF151 Item type &1 for document category &2 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with document types and categories in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid item type for the specified document category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item type specified in the error message is not configured in the system for the given document category.
  Incorrect Document Category: The document category being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the item type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the document category or item type fields.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Document Management in SAP.
  Verify that the item type (&1) is correctly defined for the document category (&2).
  You can check this in the transaction code OAC3 (for Document Types) or OAC2 (for Document Categories).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Item Type:
  
  If the item type does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not linked to the document category, you may need to modify the configuration to associate the item type with the document category.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typos in the item type or document category being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring document categories and item types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: Document Categories
  OAC3: Document Types
  OAC4: Item Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify document categories and item types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the item type is correctly configured for the specified document category.