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

VG540 - Overview

• 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  Incorrect or outdated references to delivery document segments or items.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:
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