How To Fix VV163 - Stock trans. requis.: Check. rule not maintained for doc. type &, plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Stock trans. requis.: Check. rule not maintained for doc. type &, plant &

What causes this issue?

An availability check can only be carried out for a material if a
checking rule is maintained for the combination document type and
delivering plant in Customizing.
This entry is missing for the document type <(>&<)>V1&, and the
delivering plant <(>&<)>V2&.,,

System Response

The documents with the document type <(>&<)>V1& and delivering plant
<(>&<)>V2& are not considered in this run.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the corresponding entry for the stock transport scheduling
agreement in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV163 - Stock trans. requis.: Check. rule not maintained for doc. type &, plant & ?

  The SAP error message VV163 indicates that there is an issue with the stock transfer requisition due to a missing check rule for a specific document type and plant. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and logistics when trying to create or process stock transfer requisitions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system cannot find a defined check rule for the specified document type and plant combination. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The check rules for stock transfer requisitions may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the document type in the relevant plant may not have been maintained.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid for the specific plant or may not be configured for stock transfer requisitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VV163 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Stock Transfer > Define Check Rules for Stock Transfer Requisitions.
  Ensure that the check rules for the relevant document type and plant are defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Document Type:
  
  In the same configuration area, verify that the document type you are using is correctly set up for the plant in question.
  If necessary, create or modify the check rules to include the required document type and plant.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings are correctly configured to allow stock transfer requisitions.
  Check if the plant is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the stock transfer requisition process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OMJJ (for stock transfer settings) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VV163 error and successfully process stock transfer requisitions in SAP.