How To Fix VSMI057 - Sales document type &1 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Sales document type &1 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The type &V1& of the selected sales document &V2& is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

For the SMI process only scheduling agreements with the sales document
types <ZK>E </>and <ZK>F</> are allowed. Select scheduling agreements
with the required sales document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSMI057 - Sales document type &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message VSMI057 indicates that a specific sales document type (denoted by &1) is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, quotations, or other sales documents.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The sales document type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to settings in the sales document type configuration that restrict its use in certain scenarios.
  Sales Area: The sales document type may not be valid for the specific sales area (combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division) you are working with.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may be restricted for specific transactions or processes, such as creating a sales order from a quotation.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the specified sales document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for sales document types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Verify that the document type is correctly configured and allowed for the intended operations.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type is valid for the sales area you are using. Check the sales organization, distribution channel, and division settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Usage:
  
  Check if there are any restrictions on the document type for the specific transaction you are trying to perform. This can be found in the configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP SD consultant.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the sales document type. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional insights related to the specific sales document type and its allowed operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP SD expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.