How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF258 - No item type determined for document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 258

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF258 - No item type determined for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF258 No item type determined for document type &1 typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with document types in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the item type for a specific document type that is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the item type has not been configured for the specified document type in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid or may not have an associated item type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the document types and item types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP. This can typically be found in the customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Document Management System or the specific module you are working with.
  Ensure that the item type is correctly assigned to the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Define Item Types:
  
  If the item type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where document types are defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is valid and correctly set up in the system. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the mapping between document types and item types.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for development objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCDL/DL_CONF258.