How To Fix VL227 - Delivery type & has an incorrect sales document category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Delivery type & has an incorrect sales document category

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a document with a sales document category that
is not suitable for the current action.
Rough goods receipts has its own sales document category, for which the
following assignments are valid:
Rough goods receipt --> sales document category 'g'
inbound delivery --> sales document category '7'

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?

Change the sales document category in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOLF>Customizing</>.
If you had worked with outputs in connection with inbound deliveries or
rough GR even before release 4.0A, please note that there are now
separate applications for each process. Assignment of the valid output
determination procedure can also be maintained in Customizing:
<DS:TRAN.VNE7>Inbound Delivery - Output Determination Procedure</>
<DS:TRAN.VNE8>Rough GR - Output Determination Procedure</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL227 - Delivery type & has an incorrect sales document category ?

  The SAP error message VL227 indicates that the delivery type specified in the system is associated with an incorrect sales document category. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the delivery type and the sales document type used in the sales order.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The delivery type may not be correctly configured to handle the sales document category being used. Each delivery type is linked to specific sales document categories, and if there is a mismatch, this error will occur.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type used in the sales order may not be compatible with the delivery type. For example, if a delivery type is set up for standard orders, but the sales order is a return order, this error can arise.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes made to the delivery types or sales document categories, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Deliveries > Define Delivery Types.
  Verify that the delivery type is correctly configured for the intended sales document category.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Type:
  
  Check the sales order that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the sales document type used is compatible with the delivery type. You can do this by checking the configuration for the sales document types in SPRO under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the settings to ensure that the delivery type can handle the sales document category being used. This may involve linking the delivery type to the correct sales document category.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  VL01N (to create deliveries)
  VA03 (to display sales orders)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on delivery types and sales document categories.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VL227 error in SAP.