How To Fix /SPE/VL206 - No exception code could be determined for quantity difference in item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No exception code could be determined for quantity difference in item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL206 - No exception code could be determined for quantity difference in item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL206 No exception code could be determined for quantity difference in item &1 typically occurs during the processing of goods movements, particularly in the context of inventory management or logistics execution. This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable exception code to handle a quantity difference for a specific item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exception Code: The most common cause is that there is no exception code defined in the system for handling the specific quantity difference for the item in question.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for inventory management or the specific movement type may not be set up correctly.
  Item Master Data: The item master data may not have the necessary settings or parameters defined for handling quantity differences.
  Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be configured to allow for exception handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Exception Codes:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and define the necessary exception codes for handling quantity differences. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Inventory Management.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu, and navigate to:
  Logistics Execution -> Inventory Management -> Goods Movement -> Define Exception Codes
  
  
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the movement type being used is configured correctly to handle quantity differences. You can check this in the movement type settings.
  Use transaction code OMJJ to access the movement type configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Item Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the item in question to ensure that all necessary fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Items:
  
  If possible, test the process with different items to see if the issue is isolated to a specific item or if it is a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling quantity differences and exception codes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  OMJJ: Movement type configuration.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.