How To Fix VT365 - Avail.and action f.configur.mats.only poss. when type matching is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Avail.and action f.configur.mats.only poss. when type matching is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT365 - Avail.and action f.configur.mats.only poss. when type matching is active ?

  The SAP error message VT365 indicates that the availability check and action configuration for materials is only possible when type matching is active. This error typically arises in the context of configuring availability checks in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with materials and their availability in sales and distribution processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Type Matching is Not Active: The system requires that type matching is enabled for the availability check to function correctly. Type matching is a configuration setting that allows the system to match the material type with the appropriate availability check.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the availability check settings or the material master data that prevents the system from processing the request.
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not have the correct settings for availability checks, or the relevant configuration for the sales document type may not be set up properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VT365 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Type Matching Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Availability Check > Availability Check with ATP.
  Ensure that type matching is activated for the relevant materials and sales document types.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the Sales Organization Data and Plant Data views to ensure that the availability check is correctly configured for the material.
  Ensure that the material type is compatible with the availability check settings.
  
  
  
  Check Availability Check Settings:
  
  In the same configuration area, verify that the availability check settings for the relevant sales document types are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the correct availability check strategy is assigned to the sales document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring availability checks and type matching.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VT01N (Create Shipment)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to availability checks and type matching.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT365 error and ensure that the availability check functions as intended in your SAP system.