How To Fix VW191 - SD document catgegory must be & (not &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 191

• Message text: SD document catgegory must be & (not &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW191 - SD document catgegory must be & (not &) ?

  The SAP error message VW191 indicates that there is an issue with the document category in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Specifically, the message states that the document category must be a specific value (denoted by the first "&") and cannot be another value (denoted by the second "&"). This error typically arises when the system is expecting a certain type of document (like a sales order, delivery, or billing document) but receives a different type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed does not match the expected document category for the operation being performed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the document categories are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered the wrong document type or category during transaction processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the document type you are trying to process. Ensure that it matches the expected document category for the transaction.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for document categories in the SD module. Ensure that the document types are correctly assigned to the appropriate categories.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the document type in the transaction and try again.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document categories and their expected values.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the SD module, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), and VF01 (Create Billing Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the document types in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW191 error and implement a solution to resolve it.