How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF512 - Status cat. &1 (&2): inactive for item type &3, active for doc. type &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Status cat. &1 (&2): inactive for item type &3, active for doc. type &4

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF512 - Status cat. &1 (&2): inactive for item type &3, active for doc. type &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF512 typically relates to issues in the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly in the context of document types and item types in the context of the Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) or similar configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a mismatch in the configuration settings for the specified item type and document type. Specifically, it suggests that the item type is inactive for the specified status category, while the document type is active. This can occur due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The item type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to it being inactive for the specified status category.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings between the item type and document type, causing the system to flag this as an error.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the configurations related to the item