How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_PPF005 - Document category cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_PPF -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Document category cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_PPF005 - Document category cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_PPF005 Document category cannot be determined typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to determine the document category for a specific process or operation. This can happen during various processes, such as creating delivery documents, processing inbound or outbound deliveries, or executing other warehouse management tasks.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for document types or categories are not defined in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the products, storage types, or other relevant entities may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to determine the document category.
  
  
  Process Type Issues: The process type being used may not be correctly linked to a document category in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to