How To Fix V1434 - No schedule line category could be determined during quantity adjustment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 434

• Message text: No schedule line category could be determined during quantity adjustment

What causes this issue?

When adjusting the quantities in a sales scheduling agreement, the
system could not find an appropriate schedule line category relevant to
MRP and delivery.

System Response

The system does not allow further editing of the document.

How to fix this error?

When assigning the schedule line categories in Customizing, make sure
that the appropriate schedule line categories are maintained for the
relevant combination of item category &V1& and MRP type &V2& for the
material.
Maintain at least four schedule line categories for which the following
applies:
First schedule line category
Relevance for MRP and delivery, if necessary at all
Another alternative schedule line category
Relevance for MRP; no relevance for delivery
Another alternative schedule line category
Relevance for delivery; no relevance for MRP
Another alternative schedule line category
Neither relevance for delivery nor relevance for MRP
When maintaining the schedule line categories, it is recommended that
the availability check is not activated for the categories mentioned
above.
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'schedule line categories'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

<DS>
<DS:TRAN.VOV5>
Proceed
</>
</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1434 - No schedule line category could be determined during quantity adjustment ?

  The SAP error message V1434, "No schedule line category could be determined during quantity adjustment," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, particularly when dealing with schedule lines in the sales and distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid schedule line category for the item being processed, which is necessary for managing delivery and inventory.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The schedule line category may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the configuration for sales document types, item categories, or schedule line categories are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Item Category Issues: The item category of the sales order item may not be linked to a valid schedule line category. This can occur if the item category is not set up to allow for schedule line determination.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be configured to allow for the creation of schedule lines.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for schedule line determination, such as the sales organization or distribution channel settings.
  
  
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that affect schedule line determination, they may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and verify the settings for schedule line categories, item categories, and sales document types.
  Ensure that the schedule line category is correctly assigned to the relevant item category.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Check the item category of the sales order item and ensure it is set up to allow for schedule line determination.
  Make sure that the item category is linked to a valid schedule line category.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type being used is configured to allow for schedule line creation.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Review the material master data for the relevant material and ensure that it has the correct settings for sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that may affect schedule line determination, review and debug them to ensure they are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  Try creating a sales order with different materials or item categories to see if the issue persists, which can help isolate the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OVL2 (for schedule line categories), VOV4 (for item categories), and VOV8 (for sales document types) to check and modify the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed explanations of schedule line categories and their role in sales order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.