How To Fix VC206 - Sales document type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Sales document type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC206 - Sales document type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VC206 indicates that the sales document type specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to create or process a sales document (like a sales order) using a document type that has not been defined or is not active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The sales document type you are trying to use may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Document Type Not Defined: The document type may not have been created in the system.
  Inactive Document Type: The document type exists but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify the sales document type you are trying to use. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Define Document Type:
  
  If the document type does not exist, you can create it using the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction code VOTXN or SPRO.
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Create a new document type or modify an existing one as needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate Document Type:
  
  If the document type exists but is inactive, you can activate it in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the sales document type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for the sales document type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VOTXN - To define or modify sales document types.
  VA01 - To create a sales order.
  VA02 - To change a sales order.
  VA03 - To display a sales order.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to sales document types.
  
  
  Customization: If your organization has customized the sales document types, ensure that you are using the correct ones as per your business processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC206 error and successfully work with the sales document types in SAP.