How To Fix VH001 - No reference can be made to material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No reference can be made to material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH001 - No reference can be made to material & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH001 - No reference can be made to material &
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules when you try to create or process a document (such as a transfer order, delivery, or goods movement) that references a material which is not valid or not allowed in the current context.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material number entered does not exist in the system.
  The material is not extended to the relevant plant or storage location.
  The material master data is incomplete or missing in the relevant organizational level.
  The material is blocked or flagged as not available for the process you are trying to execute.
  The reference to the material is missing or incorrect in the document or transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VH001 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material number entered is correct.
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master and confirm it exists.
  Check if the material is extended to the relevant plant and storage location (view MARD).
  Ensure the material is not blocked for the relevant movement type or process.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Data:
  
  Confirm that the material is valid for the plant and storage location involved in the transaction.
  If necessary, extend the material to the plant/storage location using MM01.
  
  
  
  Check Document Data:
  
  Verify that the document or transaction you are processing references the correct material.
  Ensure that the material reference is not missing or incorrectly entered.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the error may be due to configuration settings that restrict certain materials from being used in specific processes.
  Review relevant configuration in Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management.
  
  
  
  Check for Material Blocks:
  
  Use transaction MM02 to check if the material is blocked for sales, procurement, or other relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Document:
  
  If the document was created with incorrect material references, correct the material number or recreate the document.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM01 - Create Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  VL01N / VL02N - Create/Change Outbound Delivery (if related to deliveries)
  LT01 / LT10 - Create Transfer Order (Warehouse Management)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to VH001.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on material master and warehouse management processes.
  
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Creating a transfer order for a material not extended to the warehouse.
  Posting goods movement referencing a non-existent or blocked material.
  Processing deliveries or shipments with incorrect material references.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The VH001 error means the system cannot find or use the referenced material in the current transaction. Verify the material master data, ensure the material is valid for the plant/storage location, and correct any document or configuration issues to resolve the error.