How To Fix /SPE/VL261 - Version Number not correct Delivery &1 Item &2 Ver.&3 <> Ver.&4

/SPE/VL261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Version Number not correct Delivery &1 Item &2 Ver.&3 <> Ver.&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL261 - Version Number not correct Delivery &1 Item &2 Ver.&3 <> Ver.&4 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL261 Version Number not correct Delivery &1 Item &2 Ver.&3 <> Ver.&4 typically occurs in the context of handling deliveries and version management in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the version numbers of the delivery item and the expected version number in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Version Mismatch: The error arises when the version number of the delivery item does not match the version number expected by the system. This can happen if:
  
  The delivery item has been modified after the version was created.
  There are inconsistencies in the versioning of the delivery document.
  The item was changed in a way that affects its version, but the delivery document was not updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the delivery document and the related master data (like material master or sales order).
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the delivery