How To Fix /SCDL/STM404 - &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/STM -

• Message number: 404

• 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/STM404 - &1: doc./item type syst. prof. does not match doc./item cat. syst. prof. ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/STM404 &1: doc./item type syst. prof. does not match doc./item cat. syst. prof. typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch between the system profiles of document/item types and their corresponding categories.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The system profiles assigned to the document/item types do not match the profiles assigned to the document/item categories. This can happen if there have been changes in configuration settings or if new document/item types or categories have been created without proper alignment.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to this mismatch. For example, if a document type is expected to have a certain system profile but is being processed with a different profile.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that affect how document/item types and categories are processed, this could lead to unexpected behavior and errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document/item types and categories in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SCM, APO).
  Verify that the system profiles assigned to the document/item types match those assigned to the document/item categories.
  
  
  
  Adjust Profiles:
  
  If there is a mismatch, adjust the system profiles accordingly. This may involve changing the configuration in the SAP system to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant document/item types and categories to ensure that they are correctly defined and consistent with the expected profiles.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or recommendations.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check data dictionary objects) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider looking at SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCDL/STM404.