How To Fix VL320 - No item category exists (Table T184L & & & &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 320

• Message text: No item category exists (Table T184L & & & &)

What causes this issue?

There is no item category available in item category determination in
the delivery (table T184L) for the following entries: &V1& &V2& &V3&
&V4&
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Specify the appropriate item category for the above mentioned entries
or inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL320 - No item category exists (Table T184L & & & &) ?

  The SAP error message VL320 "No item category exists (Table T184L & & & &)" typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or logistics when trying to process a delivery or sales order. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid item category for the specified conditions in the T184L table, which is used to define item categories for various document types.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Item Category Configuration: The item category you are trying to use is not defined in the system. This can happen if the item category has not been created or if it has been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the item category.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be properly configured for the item category.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material being processed may not have the correct settings in the material master that correspond to the item category.
  Customizing Settings: There may be issues with the customizing settings in the SAP system that affect how item categories are determined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code VOV4 to check the item category configuration.
  Ensure that the item category you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are using is compatible with the item category.
  Check the settings in transaction code VOV8 to ensure that the document type is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly set up for the item category. You can check this in transaction code OVK1 for item category determination.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to review the material master data for the material in question.
  Ensure that the relevant views (Sales Org. Data, General Plant Data) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have recently made changes to the customizing settings, review those changes to ensure they are correct.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if you suspect a broader issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the item category determination process to identify why the system is unable to find the appropriate item category.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOV4: Maintain Item Categories
  VOV8: Maintain Document Types
  OVK1: Maintain Sales Area for Item Categories
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to item category determination.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on item category determination and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VL320 error in your SAP system. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.