How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF407 - &1: doc./item type syst. prof. does not match doc./item cat. syst. prof.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 407

• Message text: &1: doc./item type syst. prof. does not match doc./item cat. syst. prof.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF407 - &1: doc./item type syst. prof. does not match doc./item cat. syst. prof. ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF407 &1: doc./item type syst. prof. does not match doc./item cat. syst. prof. typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates a mismatch between the system profile settings for the document/item type and the document/item category.
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The system profile for the document/item type does not align with the system profile for the document/item category. This can happen if the configuration settings in the system are not properly aligned or if there have been changes made to either the document type or item category without corresponding updates to the other.
  
  
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the customizing (SPRO) for the document types and item categories may not be correctly defined, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: When creating or processing documents, incorrect entries may lead to this error if the document type or item category does not match the expected profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document types and item categories.
  Verify that the system profiles for both the document type and item category are correctly configured and aligned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Profiles: 
  
  If you find discrepancies, adjust the system profiles to ensure they match. This may involve changing the settings for either the document type or the item category.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: 
  
  Ensure that the documentation for the processes you are working with is up to date and reflects the current configuration.
  
  
  
  Test Changes: 
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or process the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for development objects to investigate further.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document types and item categories in SCM/APO for a better understanding of how they interact.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the behavior of document processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message.