How To Fix VC843 - Reference customer & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 843

• Message text: Reference customer & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC843 - Reference customer & deleted ?

  The SAP error message VC843 ("Reference customer & deleted") typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) when a reference customer that is associated with a configurable material has been deleted. This can happen in scenarios where the configuration of a product relies on a specific customer reference for its settings or characteristics, and if that reference is no longer available, the system cannot process the configuration correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Reference Customer: The primary cause of this error is that the reference customer, which was previously used in the configuration of a product, has been deleted from the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the configuration relies on a customer that no longer exists.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material may still reference the deleted customer, leading to this error when attempting to create or process a sales order or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Verify