How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF505 - Quantity role &1 is inactive; status &2 is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Quantity role &1 is inactive; status &2 is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF505 - Quantity role &1 is inactive; status &2 is active ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF505 indicates that there is a mismatch between the status of a quantity role and its configuration in the system. Specifically, the error states that the quantity role is inactive while its status is active. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where quantity roles are used to define how quantities are managed and processed.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Quantity Role: The quantity role specified in the error message is not activated in the system. This could be due to configuration changes or an oversight during the setup process.
  Status Mismatch: The system is trying to use a quantity role that is marked as inactive, but there are active processes or configurations that require it to be active.
  Configuration Errors: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to the quantity roles in the relevant planning area or master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Quantity Role:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the quantity roles in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SCM or APO).
  Locate the specific quantity role mentioned in the error message.
  Change the status of the quantity role from inactive to active.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies or settings that might be causing the quantity role to be inactive.
  Ensure that all related configurations are correctly set up and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  If the error is related to a specific planning area, check the settings for that planning area to ensure that the quantity role is correctly assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the relevant processes to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCDL/PLANNING_AREA or /SCDL/ROLE to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on quantity role management.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the inactive status of the quantity role and ensuring that all configurations are aligned, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCDL/DL_CONF505.