How To Fix VC116 - Schedule line category & & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Schedule line category & & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC116 - Schedule line category & & deleted ?

  The SAP error message VC116, which states "Schedule line category & & deleted," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, particularly when dealing with configurable materials. This error indicates that the schedule line category associated with a particular item in the sales order has been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Schedule Line Category: The schedule line category that was previously assigned to the item has been deleted from the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or the sales order may not be set up correctly, leading to the assignment of an invalid schedule line category.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or the sales document type may not have the correct settings or may be missing necessary data.
  Changes in Customization: Recent changes in the system configuration or customization may have inadvertently affected the schedule line categories.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Schedule Line Categories:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for sales and distribution (SD) and check the schedule line categories.
  Ensure that the schedule line category in question is not deleted and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Update Sales Order:
  
  If the schedule line category has been deleted, you may need to update the sales order to assign a valid schedule line category.
  You can do this by changing the item in the sales order and selecting a valid schedule line category.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data for the configurable material to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant sales views are maintained and that the schedule line category is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate any recent changes that may have led to this error.
  They can also check for any inconsistencies in the configuration or master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the sales order processing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to work with sales orders.
  Use transaction code MM02 to change material master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on schedule line categories and their configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VC116 error and implement a solution to resolve it.