How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF255 - No item type determined for document type &1, predecessor item type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: No item type determined for document type &1, predecessor item type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF255 - No item type determined for document type &1, predecessor item type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF255 indicates that the system is unable to determine an item type for a specific document type and its predecessor item type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with document types and item types in the context of data transfer or document processing.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The item type may not be properly configured for the specified document type in the system. This can happen if the necessary mappings between document types and item types are missing or incorrectly set up.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the item type or document type may not exist in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the correct item type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the document types and item types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types and item types in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SCM or APO).
  Ensure that the mappings between the document types and item types are correctly defined.
  Verify that the item type is assigned to the document type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if the necessary master data for the document type and predecessor item type exists in the system.
  If any master data is missing, create or update it as needed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 to check for logs related to the error and identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the item type is failing.
  Look for any custom code or enhancements that may be affecting the standard behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SLG1 (for logs), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.