How To Fix VPK1401 - No SD document was determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No SD document was determined

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Sales pricing cannot be executed without a reference to an SD document.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1401 - No SD document was determined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VPK1401: No SD document was determined:
  
  Error Message:
  VPK1401 - No SD document was determined
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or Logistics Execution (LE) integration with Sales and Distribution (SD). The system is trying to find or link an SD document (such as a sales order, delivery document, or billing document) but fails to determine or identify the relevant SD document.
  Common causes include:
  
  The SD document number or reference is missing or incorrect in the transportation or delivery document.
  The integration settings between TM/LE and SD are not properly configured.
  The SD document has not been created or is not yet available in the system.
  The document type or status does not allow it to be linked or processed further.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that influence document determination are not working correctly or missing.
  
  
  Where does it occur?
  
  During transportation planning or freight order creation in SAP TM.
  When creating or processing deliveries in LE that require referencing SD documents.
  During billing or freight settlement processes where SD documents are needed for reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document References:
  
  Verify that the SD document number (sales order, delivery, etc.) is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  Ensure that the document is released and in a status that allows further processing.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration in SPRO under:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Transportation ? Basic Transportation Functions ? Integration with SD
  SAP TM ? Integration with SAP ERP (SD)
  
  
  Ensure that the determination rules for SD documents are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Document Determination:
  
  In TM or LE, the determination of SD documents is often controlled by customizing or user exits.
  Review any user exits or BAdIs (e.g., /SCMTMS/EX_SD_DOCUMENT_DETERMINE) that might influence document determination.
  Debug or analyze these enhancements if custom logic is implemented.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data and Document Status:
  
  Confirm that the sales order or delivery is not blocked or incomplete.
  Check if the relevant partner functions and shipping points are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing or Incorrect Data:
  
  Sometimes missing data in the transportation request or freight order (like reference document number, item number, or document category) causes this error.
  Ensure all mandatory fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update the SD Document:
  
  If the SD document is missing or corrupted, recreate or update it.
  Sometimes reprocessing the document or re-triggering the integration helps.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number or keywords.
  Example SAP Note: 0000000 (replace with actual note number if available)
  Contact SAP Support if the issue persists after all checks.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL01N / VL02N – Delivery creation/change
  VT01N / VT02N – Transportation planning
  /SCMTMS/TC – SAP TM transaction codes
  VA03 – Display sales order
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  VBAK – Sales Document: Header Data
  VBAP – Sales Document: Item Data
  LIKP – SD Document: Delivery Header Data
  LIPS – SD Document: Delivery: Item Data
  
  
  
  Common BAdIs/User Exits:
  
  /SCMTMS/EX_SD_DOCUMENT_DETERMINE – For SD document determination in TM
  LE_SHP_DELIVERY_PROC – Delivery processing user exit
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for Transportation Management and Logistics Execution integration.
  SAP SD and TM integration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  System cannot find or link the required SD document due to missing/incorrect data or config.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify document references, check integration/customizing, ensure document status, debug enhancements.
  
  
  Related
  SAP TM and LE integration with SD, user exits, transaction codes, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help tailor the solution further!