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

VV164 - Overview

• 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