How To Fix VPK1312 - A sales document type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 312

• Message text: A sales document type does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a sales document type in your DIP profile. You
have also not specified a sales document type in the dialog.

System Response

You cannot initialize pricing. You cannot create a sales document.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a sales document type in your DIP profile or enter it in the
dialog (menu: Change Header Data).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1312 - A sales document type does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VPK1312: "A sales document type does not exist":
  
  Error Message
  VPK1312 – A sales document type does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or reference a sales document type that is not defined or does not exist in the system configuration. Common scenarios include:
  
  The sales document type entered in a transaction or program is incorrect or misspelled.
  The sales document type has not been created or maintained in the system.
  Custom or user-defined sales document types are missing or not properly configured.
  The sales document type is referenced in a program, user exit, or enhancement but is not available in the customizing.
  Data migration or interface programs are trying to use a sales document type that is not present in the target system.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Sales Document Type:
  
  Verify the sales document type code you are using is correct.
  Ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Document Types:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Documents ? Sales Document Header ? Define Sales Document Types
  
  
  Check if the sales document type exists.
  If it does not exist, create or maintain the required sales document type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorization to use or create the sales document type.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Interface:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or interface processing, verify the sales document type used in the source data.
  Adjust the source data or mapping to use a valid sales document type.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the sales document type was recently created in a development system, ensure it has been transported to the production system.
  Check for inconsistencies between systems.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or user exit, debug to find where the sales document type is being referenced and verify its validity.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01 – Create Sales Order (where sales document type is entered)
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide (to maintain sales document types)
  OVT0 – Define Sales Document Types (direct customizing transaction)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for any notes related to sales document types and VPK1312 error.
  
  
  
  Sales Document Types:
  
  Sales document types control the processing of sales documents (orders, quotations, contracts, etc.).
  Each sales document type has specific settings for number ranges, item categories, pricing, etc.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Sales document type does not exist or is incorrectly referenced.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain sales document type in customizing; correct data or program usage.
  
  
  Transaction
  OVT0, VA01, SPRO
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes and ensure transports are consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact customizing steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!