How To Fix SD291 - Maintain the application components first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Maintain the application components first

What causes this issue?

No application component had been entered for this document when it was
saved. This is obligatory for documents of this class.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the application components via:
<LS>Extras</> -> <LS>Release Notes</> -> <LS>Attributes</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD291 - Maintain the application components first ?

  The SAP error message SD291 ("Maintain the application components first") typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the configuration of application components related to sales documents, such as sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents. This error indicates that certain application components or settings have not been properly maintained or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the necessary application components (like sales document types, item categories, or pricing procedures) have not been defined or activated in the system.
  Incomplete Customization: If the customization settings for the sales area, sales organization, or distribution channel are incomplete, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system and not all necessary components were included, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SD291 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to the Sales and Distribution section.
  Ensure that all necessary application components are maintained. This includes:
  
  Sales document types
  Item categories
  Pricing procedures
  Sales areas (sales organization, distribution channel, and division)
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Application Components:
  
  If you find that certain components are missing, create or adjust them as needed. For example, if a sales document type is missing, you can create it under:
  
  Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent settings are also configured. For instance, if you are using specific item categories, make sure they are linked to the correct sales document types.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales document creation process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring Sales and Distribution components.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the SD291 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the SD291 error in your SAP system.