How To Fix SD501 - Select one documentation class using 'X'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Select one documentation class using 'X'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD501 - Select one documentation class using 'X' ?

  The SAP error message SD501, which states "Select one documentation class using 'X'", typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when there is an issue with the documentation class selection in the system. This error usually arises when a user is trying to create or process a sales document, and the system requires a specific documentation class to be selected.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Documentation Class: The user has not selected a documentation class, or the system does not recognize the class due to configuration issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: The documentation classes may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings in the sales document type may be missing.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting the required documentation class when prompted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SD501 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Documentation Class:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select a documentation