How To Fix V1657 - Material &1 does not match product proposal &2 or product hierarchy &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Material &1 does not match product proposal &2 or product hierarchy &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1657 - Material &1 does not match product proposal &2 or product hierarchy &3 ?

  The SAP error message V1657 indicates a mismatch between the material and the product proposal or product hierarchy in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process a sales order or a similar transaction involving a product proposal that does not align with the specified material or its associated product hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Material and Product Proposal Mismatch: The material specified in the transaction does not correspond to the product proposal being used. This can happen if the product proposal is not correctly configured for the material.
  Incorrect Product Hierarchy: The product hierarchy assigned to the material may not match the hierarchy expected by the product proposal.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or product proposal settings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for product proposals or product hierarchies may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the product proposal and product hierarchy are correctly assigned to the material.
  Review Product Proposal: Check the product proposal settings to ensure that it includes the material you are trying to use. If necessary, update the product proposal to include the correct materials.
  Validate Product Hierarchy: Ensure that the product hierarchy assigned to the material matches the expected hierarchy for the product proposal. If there are discrepancies, update the hierarchy accordingly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring product proposals and hierarchies.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to check and modify the relevant data.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your organization has a robust process for managing master data to prevent such mismatches in the future.
  Training and Documentation: Providing training for users on how to correctly set up and manage product proposals and hierarchies can help reduce the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V1657 error in SAP.