How To Fix /SPE/VL401 - Documentary batches are not supported for replenishment deliveries.

/SPE/VL401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Documentary batches are not supported for replenishment deliveries.

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/SPE/VL401 - Details

• The SAP error message /SPE/VL401 Documentary batches are not supported for replenishment deliveries typically occurs in the context of handling batch management and replenishment processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a replenishment delivery for a batch that is classified as a "documentary batch," which is not allowed in this context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Type: The batch in question is a documentary batch, which is used for specific purposes (like tracking and compliance) and is not intended for replenishment processes.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow documentary batches to be used in replenishment deliveries.
  Batch Management Settings: The settings for batch management in the material master or the configuration of the batch determination process may not support the use of documentary batches for replenishment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Type: Verify the type of batch being used. If it is a documentary batch, consider using a different batch type that is