How To Fix VB635 - Sales doc. cat. of one of the deliveries does not match group type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VB - Sales Documents: Logical Databases and Views

• Message number: 635

• Message text: Sales doc. cat. of one of the deliveries does not match group type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VB635 - Sales doc. cat. of one of the deliveries does not match group type &1 ?

  The SAP error message VB635 indicates that there is a mismatch between the sales document category of a delivery and the group type associated with that delivery. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when trying to process deliveries or create sales documents.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The sales document category assigned to the delivery does not match the expected group type in the system configuration.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master or material master data may have incorrect settings that lead to this mismatch.
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings in the configuration may not be aligned with the sales document category being used.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently cause this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VB635 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the Sales and Distribution (SD) configuration.
  Check the settings for sales document categories and ensure that they are correctly mapped to the appropriate group types.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Category:
  
  Verify the sales document category of the delivery in question. You can do this by checking the delivery document in the system.
  Ensure that the category is valid and corresponds to the expected group type.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the customer master and material master data for any inconsistencies that might lead to this error.
  Ensure that the relevant sales area and other settings are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Analyze Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in the configuration to ensure they are correctly defined and aligned with the sales document categories.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If there are custom developments, consult with your technical team to review any custom code that might be affecting the delivery processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to work with deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales document categories and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VB635 error in your SAP system.