How To Fix /SCMB/DOCFLOW036 - No entry exists for category &1 in /SCMB/DF_D_TYPEG in client &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DOCFLOW -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No entry exists for category &1 in /SCMB/DF_D_TYPEG in client &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW036 - No entry exists for category &1 in /SCMB/DF_D_TYPEG in client &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW036 indicates that there is no entry for a specific document flow category in the table /SCMB/DF_D_TYPEG for the specified client. This error typically occurs in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is trying to process a document flow but cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the required configuration for the document flow category has not been set up in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the /SCMB/DF_D_TYPEG table.
  Incorrect Client: The error may also occur if the configuration exists in a different client but not in the one you are currently working in.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration area for document flow in SCM.
  Ensure that the document flow category you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  If it is missing, you will need to create a new entry for that category in the /SCMB/DF_D_TYPEG table.
  
  
  
  Maintain Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to view the table /SCMB/DF_D_TYPEG.
  Check if there is an entry for the category &1 in the specified client &2.
  If not, you can create a new entry with the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration is done in the correct client. If you have multiple clients, check if the configuration exists in the client you are currently using.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported successfully.
  If there were issues during the transport, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to document flow configuration in SCM for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  SE11 for viewing and maintaining database tables.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.