How To Fix O1578 - Material number in call-off item = &, and in the shipment = &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Material number in call-off item = &, and in the shipment = &

What causes this issue?

The material number in the shipment and in the call-off item must be
the same.

System Response

It is not possible to assign this call-off item to the shipment.

How to fix this error?

Please use another call-off item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1578 - Material number in call-off item = &, and in the shipment = & ?

  The SAP error message O1578 typically indicates a mismatch between the material number specified in a call-off item (such as a purchase order or scheduling agreement) and the material number in the shipment. This error can occur in scenarios involving delivery processing, especially when dealing with call-off orders or blanket purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  
  Material Number Mismatch: The material number in the call-off item does not match the material number in the shipment. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors when entering the material number.
  Changes in the material master data that have not been reflected in the call-off or shipment.
  Different versions or types of the material being referenced.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The shipment may be referencing an incorrect or outdated document that does not align with the current call-off item.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the call-off and shipment due to system errors or improper data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Material Numbers: Check the material numbers in both the call-off item and the shipment. Ensure they match exactly, including any leading zeros or special characters.
  
  
  Check Document References: Ensure that the shipment is referencing the correct call-off item. If there have been changes to the call-off, make sure the shipment reflects those changes.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the material master data, ensure that all relevant documents (call-offs, shipments, etc.) are updated accordingly.
  
  
  Recreate Shipment: If the shipment is incorrect, consider recreating it based on the correct call-off item to ensure consistency.
  
  
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any underlying system issues or data integrity problems.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), or ME31K (Create Scheduling Agreement) to review the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant documents in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the O1578 error message in SAP.