How To Fix VG050 - Field content is incorrect.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Field content is incorrect.

What causes this issue?

A field in the <GL:EDI>EDI</>
<GL:Intermediate_Document>Intermediate Document</> has caused
an error in the application program.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG050 - Field content is incorrect. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG050 - Field content is incorrect
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG050 - Field content is incorrect typically occurs in SAP when a field value entered does not meet the expected criteria or format during processing in the Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or invalid data entered in a field (e.g., material number, storage bin, movement type).
  The field value does not exist in the system master data or is not valid in the current context.
  Data inconsistencies or missing configuration in customizing.
  User input errors or incorrect scanning of barcodes.
  Incorrect reference to related objects (e.g., delivery, transfer order).
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Entering an invalid storage bin or warehouse number.
  Using an incorrect movement type or posting date.
  Inputting a material number that is not assigned to the warehouse or storage location.
  Errors during transfer order creation or confirmation.
  Incorrect batch or handling unit information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Field Value:
  
  Verify the value entered in the field causing the error.
  Ensure the value exists in the master data (e.g., material master, storage bin master).
  Confirm the value is valid for the current process step.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check if the material, storage bin, or other relevant master data is correctly maintained and active.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), LX03 (Display Storage Bin), or WM master data transactions to verify.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check configuration related to movement types, warehouse numbers, storage types, and other relevant settings.
  Use SPRO to review Warehouse Management and Logistics Execution customizing.
  
  
  
  Check Document References:
  
  Ensure that the document or object references (e.g., delivery number, transfer order) are correct and consistent.
  
  
  
  Correct User Input:
  
  If the error is due to manual input, re-enter the correct data.
  If scanning barcodes, verify the barcode data and scanner settings.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if necessary):
  
  If the cause is unclear, debugging the program or checking the short dump (ST22) may help identify the exact validation failing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL02N / VL03N (Delivery processing)
  LT01 / LT10 (Transfer order creation)
  LX03 (Display storage bin)
  MM03 (Display material master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for notes related to VG050 or the specific process you are working on.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for Warehouse Management and Logistics Execution.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  VG050 - Field content is incorrect means the system found an invalid or inconsistent value in a field during warehouse or logistics processing. The solution involves verifying and correcting the field value, ensuring master data and customizing are correct, and reprocessing the transaction.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process step where the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.