How To Fix W_DFE031 - Determination of supply sources and document categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Determination of supply sources and document categories

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  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W_DFE031 related to the Determination of supply sources and document categories:
  
  SAP Error Message: W_DFE031
  Message Text:
  
  Determination of supply sources and document categories
  
  Cause
  This warning message typically occurs during the processing of delivery documents or outbound deliveries in SAP's logistics execution or sales and distribution modules. The system is unable to determine the correct supply source or document category for the delivery or outbound process.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the supply source determination settings.
  Incomplete or missing master data such as plant, storage location, or shipping point assignments.
  Incorrect or missing entries in the document category determination customizing.
  Inconsistent or incomplete integration between SD (Sales and Distribution) and LE (Logistics Execution) modules.
  The system cannot find a valid source of supply for the material requested in the delivery.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP, when creating deliveries or outbound deliveries, the system needs to determine:
  
  Supply Source: Where the goods will be supplied from (e.g., plant, storage location).
  Document Category: The type of delivery document to be created (e.g., standard delivery, stock transfer delivery).
  
  If the system cannot find these, it issues the warning W_DFE031.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this warning, you should:
  
  
  Check Supply Source Determination:
  
  Verify the configuration in SPRO under:
  Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Determination -> Determination of Supply Sources
  
  Ensure that the supply source determination procedure is correctly maintained.
  Check if the relevant plants, storage locations, and shipping points are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Document Category Determination:
  
  Verify the document category determination settings in:
  Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Determination -> Document Category Determination
  
  Ensure that the document categories are correctly assigned to the delivery types and sales document types.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master for the relevant plants and storage locations.
  Verify that the shipping point determination is correct for the sales area and plant.
  Ensure that the sales order and delivery documents have consistent and complete data.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the integration between SD and LE modules is properly configured.
  Verify that the sales document types are correctly linked to delivery types.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing for Delivery Types:
  
  Check if the delivery types used in the process are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze the Process:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, use transaction VL02N or VL03N to analyze the delivery.
  Use debugging or detailed logs to identify where the determination fails.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL01N / VL02N / VL03N – Create/Change/Display Delivery
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  OVKK – Shipping Point Determination
  OVL2 – Delivery Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to supply source determination or document category issues in your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  SD (Sales and Distribution)
  LE (Logistics Execution)
  MM (Materials Management) for material master data
  
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  W_DFE031 - Determination of supply sources and document categories
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect configuration/master data for supply source or document category
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct supply source determination, document category determination, master data, and integration settings
  
  
  Related Transactions
  VL01N, VL02N, VL03N, SPRO, OVKK, OVL2
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where the error occurs, process flow), I can help with more specific guidance.