How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF252 - Item type cannot be determined

/SCDL/DL_CONF252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Item type cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF252 - Item type cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF252 Item type cannot be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to determine the item type for a specific product or material in a planning scenario. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing master data, or incorrect settings in the planning environment.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The item may not have been properly defined in the system, or the necessary master data (like material master, info records, etc.) may be incomplete or missing.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the item type in the planning area may not be set up correctly.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The item may not belong to the planning area being used, or the planning area may not be correctly assigned to the product.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system