How To Fix VI108 - Order type & from document & not contained in Table TVAK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VI - Sales Document Indices

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Order type & from document & not contained in Table TVAK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VI108 - Order type & from document & not contained in Table TVAK ?

  The SAP error message VI108 indicates that the order type specified in the document is not found in the table TVAK, which contains the definitions for order types in the SAP system. This error typically occurs during the processing of sales documents, such as sales orders or delivery documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Type: The order type specified in the document does not exist in the TVAK table. This could be due to a configuration issue where the order type has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The order type may not be properly configured for the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) being used.
  Transport Issues: If the order type was recently created or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported to the production environment correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the order type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check TVAK Table: Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the TVAK table and verify if the order type exists. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Create/Modify Order Type:
  
  If the order type is missing, you can create it using transaction code OVA2 (Define Order Types).
  Ensure that the order type is correctly configured for the relevant sales area.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the order type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly released and imported into the production environment.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process documents with the specified order type.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations related to your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVA2: Define Order Types
  SE16/SE11: Table Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to order types and the VI108 error.
  Configuration Guides: Refer to SAP configuration guides for Sales and Distribution (SD) for detailed steps on setting up order types.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.