How To Fix /SCMB/DOCFLOW231 - Structure &2 with characteristics of document category &1 invalid

/SCMB/DOCFLOW231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DOCFLOW -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Structure &2 with characteristics of document category &1 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW231 - Structure &2 with characteristics of document category &1 invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW231 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a document in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. Specifically, it states that the structure for a document category (denoted as &1) is invalid for the specified characteristics (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid configuration or mapping for the document based on the provided characteristics.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Category: The document category specified may not be correctly defined in the system or may not exist.
  Missing or Incorrect Characteristics: The characteristics associated with the document may be missing or incorrectly defined, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for document flow or characteristics in the SCM module.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that are causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Category: Verify that the document category specified in