How To Fix VCH_L2A_COMPARISON051 - Sales document &1 item &2 does not contain product &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_COMPARISON - LOVC to AVC comparison messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Sales document &1 item &2 does not contain product &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_COMPARISON051 - Sales document &1 item &2 does not contain product &3 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_COMPARISON051 indicates that there is a mismatch between the sales document and the product being referenced. Specifically, it states that the sales document (identified by &1) and the item (identified by &2) do not contain the specified product (identified by &3). This error typically arises in the context of sales order processing, where the system is trying to validate or compare data related to sales documents and products.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Product Assignment: The product specified in the error message may not be assigned to the sales document item. This can happen if the product was not included in the sales order or if there was a mistake in the product code.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the product not being active or available for the specific sales area or customer.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP may not allow the product to be sold under the specified conditions, such as pricing or availability.
  
  
  Document Status: The sales document may be in a status that does not allow for the addition or modification of items.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Product Assignment: Verify that the product is correctly assigned to the sales document item. You can do this by reviewing the sales order in the SAP system and ensuring that the product code matches the one in the order.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the product master data to ensure that the product is active and available for the sales area and customer. You can do this by navigating to the product master record in SAP.
  
  
  Validate Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to sales documents and products. Ensure that the product is allowed to be sold under the current conditions.
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the sales document is in a status that allows for modifications. If the document is locked or in a completed status, you may need to unlock it or create a new document.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VA02 (Change Sales Order) to investigate the sales document.
  Master Data Transactions: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the product master data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on sales order processing and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.