How To Fix V4340 - Index VLPKM: found scheduling agreement item &1/&2 does not exist (VBAP)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Index VLPKM: found scheduling agreement item &1/&2 does not exist (VBAP)

What causes this issue?

For the scheduling agreement item &V1&/&V2& found in index table VPLKM,
there is no entry in table VBAP.
Before release 4.6C the field POSNR was not in index table VPLKM. If
scheduling agreements were transferred from such a system, then there is
an entry with an initial item number.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Index table VLPKM must be rebuilt with report RVV05IVB (box Sales
Documents: Scheduling Agreements/Unloading Point). The index can be
built selectively for individual sales documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4340 - Index VLPKM: found scheduling agreement item &1/&2 does not exist (VBAP) ?

  The SAP error message V4340 indicates that there is an issue with a scheduling agreement item in the system. Specifically, it states that the item referenced (identified by &1 for the agreement number and &2 for the item number) does not exist in the database table VBAP (which contains sales document items).
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The scheduling agreement item may have been deleted or not created properly in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect scheduling agreement number or item number.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the scheduling agreement or the materials involved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the scheduling agreement item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Input: Check the scheduling agreement number and item number entered to ensure they are correct.
  Check Existence: Use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Scheduling Agreement) to verify if the scheduling agreement and item exist in the system.
  Data Consistency Check: If the item should exist, check for any data inconsistencies or issues in the database. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to run consistency checks.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (material master, vendor master, etc.) is correctly set up and active.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the scheduling agreement and its items.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME33K (Display Scheduling Agreement), ME32K (Change Scheduling Agreement), ME31K (Create Scheduling Agreement).
  Tables: 
  
  VBAP: Sales Document: Item Data
  EKKO: Purchasing Document Header
  EKPO: Purchasing Document Item
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.