How To Fix VV164 - Error Customiz. document:document type &,delivery type &,checking rule &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Error Customiz. document:document type &,delivery type &,checking rule &

What causes this issue?

In the context of rescheduling, one or several schedule lines were
prepared for an availability check, for example, these were scheduled
for delivery for the document enclosure - due to the activated
Customizing settings with the document type <(>&<)>V1& key, delivering
plant <(>&<)>V2&, delivery type <(>&<)>V3& and check rule <(>&<)>V4&.
Delivery scheduling is however no longer selected as active for the run
time in Customizing for this key.

System Response

An availability check does not result for the schedule line(s), in
order to avoid false results.

How to fix this error?

Correct the Customizing settings.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV164 - Error Customiz. document:document type &,delivery type &,checking rule & ?

  The SAP error message VV164 typically indicates an issue with the configuration of the document type, delivery type, and checking rule in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error often arises when there is a mismatch or missing configuration in the system that prevents the processing of sales documents or deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type or delivery type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Checking Rule: The checking rule specified may not be valid for the combination of document type and delivery type.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to sales documents, deliveries, or the specific checking rules.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that are causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for Sales and Distribution.
  Verify the configuration for the document type and delivery type in question.
  Ensure that the checking rule is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate document and delivery types.
  
  
  
  Review Checking Rules:
  
  Check the settings for the checking rules in the system. Make sure that the rules are correctly defined and applicable to the document and delivery types you are using.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data (customer, material, etc.) is correctly maintained and does not have any inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Combinations:
  
  If possible, test the process with different combinations of document types and delivery types to identify if the issue is specific to certain configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OVL2 (for delivery types) and VOTXN (for checking rules) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message VV164 for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting production data while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VV164 error in your SAP system.