How To Fix V4158 - Check the use of instruction &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Check the use of instruction &.

What causes this issue?

The
<DS:DE.PLAVO>instruction</> for planning delivery schedule may still be
used in items in sales scheduling agreements.

System Response

Once deleted, a planning delivery schedule instruction becomes invalid
in <ZH>all</> sales scheduling agreements. This means that you can no
longer maintain forecast, just-in-time (JIT), or planning delivery
schedules in sales scheduling agreement items that still contain this
instruction.
Also, when you make changes to such a sales scheduling agreement,
schedule lines in the planning delivery schedule lose their relevance
for planning and delivery. Schedule lines in the forecast delivery
schedule replace them in this regard.

How to fix this error?

To ensure consistent data, we strongly recommend that before deleting
this instruction, you remove it from <ZH>all</> sales scheduling
agreements that use it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4158 - Check the use of instruction &. ?

  The SAP error message V4158, which states "Check the use of instruction &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly during the pricing procedure or when processing sales documents. This error indicates that there is an issue with the pricing condition or the way a specific instruction is being used in the pricing procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to interpret the instruction properly.
  Missing or Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing elements may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Incompatible Condition Types: The condition types used in the pricing procedure may not be compatible with the instructions or may not be allowed in the current context.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the pricing logic, they may be causing conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document. Ensure that the instructions and condition types are correctly configured.
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 to check the pricing procedure.
  Verify that the instructions used in the pricing procedure are valid and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records: Ensure that all necessary condition records are created and active.
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to check or create condition records for the relevant condition types.
  
  
  
  Analyze Condition Types: Check if the condition types used in the pricing procedure are compatible with the instructions.
  
  Ensure that the condition types are correctly defined in the pricing procedure and that they are allowed for the specific sales document type.
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing logic to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical expertise in ABAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to pricing procedures and error messages for additional guidance.
  
  
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  V/08 - Pricing Procedure Configuration
  VK11 - Create Condition Records
  VK12 - Change Condition Records
  VK13 - Display Condition Records
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the V4158 error message in SAP.