How To Fix VI106 - Sched.line cat. & of document & and item & not defined in TVEP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VI - Sales Document Indices

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Sched.line cat. & of document & and item & not defined in TVEP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VI106 - Sched.line cat. & of document & and item & not defined in TVEP ?

  The SAP error message VI106 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling line category for a specific document and item. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when the system cannot find a valid scheduling line category in the configuration table TVEP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The scheduling line category for the specified document type and item category is not defined in the TVEP table.
  Incorrect Document Type or Item Category: The document type or item category being used does not have a corresponding scheduling line category defined.
  Customizations: If there have been recent changes or customizations in the system, it may have led to the scheduling line category being deleted or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VI106 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check TVEP Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Scheduling Line Categories.
  Verify that the scheduling line category for the relevant document type and item category is defined in the TVEP table.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Scheduling Line Category:
  
  If the scheduling line category is missing, you will need to create it. Ensure that you have the correct settings for the scheduling line category, including the relevant parameters such as delivery type, item category, and other necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type and Item Category:
  
  Ensure that the document type and item category being used in the transaction are correct and correspond to the defined scheduling line categories.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they have been transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations that may be required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  VA01 for creating sales orders.
  VA02 for changing sales orders.
  VA03 for displaying sales orders.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TVEP: This table contains the scheduling line categories and their configurations.
  TVAK: Sales document types.
  TVAP: Item categories.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to scheduling line categories and the VI106 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VI106 error in your SAP system.