How To Fix VL821 - Document category & of SD document & is not allowed (Table TVSA)

VL821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Document category & of SD document & is not allowed (Table TVSA)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL821 - Document category & of SD document & is not allowed (Table TVSA) ?

  The SAP error message VL821 indicates that there is an issue with the document category of a Sales and Distribution (SD) document that is not allowed according to the settings in the system. This error typically arises when trying to process a delivery or related document that has a document category that is not permitted in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Document Category: The document category being used does not match the allowed categories defined in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the TVSA table (which defines the allowed document categories for various operations) may not include the document category you are trying to use.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may inadvertently lead to this error by not adhering to the expected document categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL821 error, you can follow