How To Fix VG540 - Identifier is incorrect (segment &, item &, sched.line &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 540

• Message text: Identifier is incorrect (segment &, item &, sched.line &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG540 - Identifier is incorrect (segment &, item &, sched.line &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG540 - Identifier is incorrect (segment &, item &, sched.line &)
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG540 typically occurs in the context of SAP Logistics Execution (LE) or Sales and Distribution (SD) when dealing with delivery documents, picking, or goods movement processes. It indicates that the system cannot find or validate the specified identifiers for the delivery document segment, item, or schedule line.
  More specifically, the error means that the combination of segment number, item number, and schedule line number provided in the process does not exist or is inconsistent in the delivery or sales document data. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or outdated references to delivery document segments or items.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the delivery or sales document.
  Custom code or user exits passing wrong identifiers.
  Issues during document copying or creation where the schedule line or item references are not properly maintained.
  Problems in the integration between sales order and delivery documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VG540 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Data:
  
  Check the delivery document and sales order data for the segment, item, and schedule line numbers mentioned in the error.
  Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Delivery), VA03 (Display Sales Order), or table views (e.g., LIKP, LIPS, VBAP, VBEP) to verify the existence and correctness of these identifiers.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the delivery and sales order documents.
  Use standard SAP reports or tools to check for inconsistencies in delivery items and schedule lines.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code/User Exits:
  
  If custom enhancements or user exits are involved in delivery processing, review the code to ensure that the correct segment, item, and schedule line numbers are passed.
  Debug the process to identify where incorrect identifiers are introduced.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct Documents:
  
  If the delivery document is corrupted or inconsistent, consider recreating the delivery or correcting the data manually if possible.
  Sometimes, deleting and recreating the delivery document resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address VG540 or related delivery document inconsistencies.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists and is not resolved by the above steps, raise a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information about the document numbers and the exact scenario.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: VG (related to Logistics Execution)
  Common Transactions:
  
  VL01N / VL02N / VL03N – Create/Change/Display Delivery
  VA01 / VA02 / VA03 – Create/Change/Display Sales Order
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LIKP – Delivery Header
  LIPS – Delivery Items
  VBAP – Sales Document: Item Data
  VBEP – Sales Document: Schedule Line Data
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  During picking or goods issue, the system tries to reference a schedule line or item that does not exist or is not linked properly, causing VG540.
  
  
  Debugging Tips:
  
  Use transaction SE91 to look up the message text and understand the parameters.
  Debug the program or user exit where the error is triggered to check the values of segment, item, and schedule line.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  VG540 indicates a mismatch or incorrect reference to delivery document identifiers (segment, item, schedule line). The solution involves verifying and correcting the document data, checking custom code, and ensuring data consistency between sales orders and deliveries.