How To Fix VLCU001 - S&D document type of item category & does not match that of delivery type


VLCU001 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VLCU - Customizing in Shipping

  • Message number: 001

  • Message text: S&D document type of item category & does not match that of delivery type

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  • What causes this issue?

    The sales document category of the delivery type lets the system know
    whether it is dealing with an inbound or outbound delivery. This
    information is also on the item category level so that item categories
    are not used for an inbound and an outbound delivery simultaneously. You
    attempted to assign the item category to a delivery type that had a
    different sales document category.

    System Response


    How to fix this error?

    Choose an item category with the same sales document category as the
    delivery type or change the sales document category in the delivery item
    category activity in Customizing.

    Procedure for System Administrators



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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLCU001 - S&D document type of item category & does not match that of delivery type ?
    The SAP error message VLCU001 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Sales and Distribution (S&D) document type of the item category and the delivery type. This error typically occurs during the processing of sales orders or deliveries when the system detects that the configuration settings for the document types and item categories do not align correctly.
    
    Cause: Configuration Mismatch: The item category defined in the sales order does not correspond to the delivery type that is being used. Each item category is associated with specific delivery types, and if they do not match, the system will throw this error. Incorrect Item Category Assignment: The item category assigned to the sales order may not be valid for the delivery type being used. Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes in the configuration of item categories or delivery types, it may lead to this error.
    Solution: Check Item Category Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in

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