How To Fix V4127 - There can only be one valid engineering change status per cml. dlv. qty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 127

• Message text: There can only be one valid engineering change status per cml. dlv. qty.

What causes this issue?

You have entered an existing engineering change status.

System Response

The system rejects your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4127 - There can only be one valid engineering change status per cml. dlv. qty. ?

  The SAP error message V4127, "There can only be one valid engineering change status per cml. dlv. qty," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or delivery when there is a conflict with the engineering change status of materials. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple engineering change statuses for the same delivery quantity, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Engineering Change Statuses: The error arises when there are multiple engineering change statuses assigned to the same material for a specific delivery quantity. This can happen if:
  
  Different batches or stock types of the same material have different engineering change statuses.
  The material has been modified or updated in the system, leading to inconsistencies in the engineering change status.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the engineering change management is configured in the system, leading to conflicts during sales order processing or delivery.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the material master or sales order that result in conflicting engineering change statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that there is only one engineering change status assigned to the relevant batches or stock types.
  
  
  Review Sales Order and Delivery: Check the sales order and delivery documents to identify if there are multiple items with different engineering change statuses. If so, you may need to consolidate or adjust the items to ensure they have the same status.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, ensure that the batches being delivered have the same engineering change status. You may need to select a specific batch that has the correct status.
  
  
  Adjust Engineering Change Status: If necessary, update the engineering change status for the materials involved to ensure consistency across the delivery.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling engineering change management and related error messages.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Engineering Change Management: Understand how engineering change management works in SAP, including how statuses are assigned and managed.
  Batch Management: Familiarize yourself with batch management processes if your organization uses them, as they can impact how materials are handled in deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.