How To Fix SD821 - Choose a processing type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Choose a processing type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD821 - Choose a processing type ?

  The SAP error message SD821 ("Choose a processing type") typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a specific processing type to be selected, but none has been chosen. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Missing Processing Type: The user has not selected a processing type in the relevant transaction screen.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow for the selection of processing types.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain processing types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SD821 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Processing Type:
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred and look for a dropdown or selection field for processing types.
  Choose the appropriate processing type that corresponds to the action you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for the relevant SD processes to ensure that processing types are defined correctly.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify that the processing types are set up as expected.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the processing types. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction you are working with, as different transactions may have different requirements for processing types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes related to sales orders (VA01, VA02), deliveries (VL01N, VL02N), or billing (VF01, VF02).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of selecting processing types and how to do so in the relevant transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD821 error and continue with your SAP processes.