How To Fix /SCF/SELMODEL063 - Use of visibility buffer for order document type &1 is switched off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/SELMODEL -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Use of visibility buffer for order document type &1 is switched off

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/SELMODEL063 - Use of visibility buffer for order document type &1 is switched off ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/SELMODEL063 indicates that the visibility buffer for a specific order document type is switched off. This message is typically related to the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly in the context of the Supply Chain Visibility (SCV) functionality.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the visibility buffer, which is used to enhance the performance of data retrieval for order documents, is not enabled for the specified order document type. This can happen due to configuration settings in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to enable the visibility buffer for the specific order document type mentioned in the error message. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for Supply Chain Visibility. This is usually found under SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) -> SCM -> SCV -> Visibility Buffer.
  
  
  
  Check Visibility Buffer Settings:
  
  Look for the settings related to the visibility buffer for order document types.
  Identify the specific order document type that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Enable the Visibility Buffer:
  
  If the visibility buffer is disabled for the specified order document type, enable it.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP SCM for detailed instructions on configuring the visibility buffer.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SCF1 for visibility buffer settings.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and enable the visibility buffer for the specified order document type.