How To Fix /SCWM/VAS127 - Document type is not suitable for VAS order type (&1 &2 &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VAS -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Document type is not suitable for VAS order type (&1 &2 &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/VAS127 - Document type is not suitable for VAS order type (&1 &2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/VAS127 Document type is not suitable for VAS order type (&1 &2 &3 &4) typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when dealing with Value-Added Services (VAS). This error indicates that the document type being used is not compatible with the specified VAS order type.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Document Type: The document type associated with the VAS order does not match the expected document types configured for that specific VAS order type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the VAS settings or the document type settings in the system.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the document type to be used with the VAS order type may not have been set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify the document types that are allowed for the specific VAS order type.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is included in the allowed list for that VAS order type.
  
  
  
  Adjust VAS Order Type Settings:
  
  Navigate to the VAS order type configuration and check if the document type is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, add the document type to the list of allowed document types for the VAS order type.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  If you have recently made changes to the VAS configuration or document types, review those changes to ensure they are correct.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or EWM consultant to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  If the error continues, consider checking the logs for more detailed error messages that could provide additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/VAS for VAS settings or SPRO for accessing the configuration menu.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management and Value-Added Services for detailed guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the document type is suitable for the specified VAS order type.