How To Fix VC157 - The sales document indicator & is not allowed

VC157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 157

• Message text: The sales document indicator & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The SD document ID &V1& is not provided for SD document category &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please enter an allowed SD document ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC157 - The sales document indicator & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message VC157, which states "The sales document indicator & is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when there is an issue with the sales document type being used. This error indicates that the specific sales document indicator (or type) is not permitted for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Sales Document Type: The sales document type you are trying to use may not be configured for the specific transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: The sales document type may not be properly set up in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant sales area or organizational unit.
  Status of the Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing with the specified sales document type.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified