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

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• 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 or document types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the item type and document type in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the item type is active for the specified status category. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under the appropriate module (e.g., SCM, DLM).
  
  
  
  Activate Item Type:
  
  If the item type is indeed inactive, you may need to activate it for the relevant status category. This usually involves setting the appropriate flags in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type to ensure that it is correctly configured and that there are no conflicts with the item type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configurations. If not, you may need to work with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE37 (for function modules) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCDL/DL_CONF512.