How To Fix SD_DT018 - Activate DTDC & (active version)

SD_DT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Activate DTDC & (active version)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_DT018 - Activate DTDC & (active version) ?

  The SAP error message SD_DT018, which states "Activate DTDC & (active version)," typically relates to issues with the Data Transfer and Data Consistency (DTDC) functionality in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error often occurs when the system is unable to find an active version of the Data Transfer Data Consistency (DTDC) settings that are required for processing sales documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive DTDC Version: The most common cause of this error is that the DTDC settings for the relevant sales document type are not activated or are missing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Sales and Distribution module that prevent the DTDC from being activated.
  Missing Customizing: The necessary customizing settings for DTDC may not have been completed or may have been incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SD_DT018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DTDC Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions