How To Fix SD_DT017 - Activate DTDC &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_DT - DD: Messages for Tuning Objects

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Activate DTDC &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_DT017 - Activate DTDC & ?

  The SAP error message SD_DT017, which states "Activate DTDC &," typically relates to the need for activating the Document Type for Delivery Confirmation (DTDC) in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when trying to process delivery confirmations without the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the Document Type for Delivery Confirmation (DTDC) has not been activated or configured in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The DTDC is not defined in the system.
  The relevant configuration settings for the DTDC are missing or incorrect.
  The user is trying to perform an operation that requires a specific DTDC that has not been set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SD_DT017 error, you need to activate and configure the Document Type for Delivery Confirmation. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access SPRO Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter transaction code SPRO and press Enter.
  Click on "SAP Reference IMG" to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Path:
  
  Follow the path: Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Delivery -> Delivery Confirmation -> Define Document Types for Delivery Confirmation.
  
  
  
  Define or Activate DTDC:
  
  Check if the required Document Type for Delivery Confirmation is listed.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new document type.
  If it is defined but not activated, ensure that it is activated.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to the DTDC are correctly configured, including number ranges, status management, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to perform the operation again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring delivery confirmations and document types.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport the changes to the production environment after testing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or SD module team for further assistance, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.