How To Fix /SPE/VL255 - Item not found (LIPS).

/SPE/VL255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Item not found (LIPS).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL255 - Item not found (LIPS). ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL255 Item not found (LIPS) typically occurs in the context of logistics and sales processes, particularly when dealing with delivery documents. This error indicates that the system could not find the specified item in the LIPS (Delivery Item Data) table, which stores item-level data for deliveries.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Item in Delivery: The item you are trying to process may not exist in the delivery document.
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Delivery Document Not Created: The delivery document may not have been created or saved properly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the LIPS table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the item.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Delivery Document: Verify that the delivery document exists and that the item in question is included in it. You can do this by using transaction codes like