How To Fix VHUAP040 - Material of production order differs from material of sales order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUAP - Messages for Packing Transaction Applications (FGrp VHUDIAL)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Material of production order differs from material of sales order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP040 - Material of production order differs from material of sales order ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message VHUAP040: "Material of production order differs from material of sales order":
  
  Error Message:
  VHUAP040 - Material of production order differs from material of sales order
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is a mismatch between the material assigned to the production order and the material assigned to the sales order during the confirmation or goods movement process in a sales order-related production scenario (e.g., production order created with reference to a sales order).
  Specifically:
  
  The production order is created for a certain material (say Material A).
  The sales order item references a different material (say Material B).
  When trying to confirm or post goods movement for the production order with reference to the sales order, SAP checks if the materials match.
  If they differ, SAP throws this error to prevent inconsistencies in inventory and sales order processing.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  In make-to-order (MTO) production scenarios where production orders are linked to sales orders.
  During confirmation or goods issue postings referencing a sales order.
  When the production order was created for a different material than the sales order item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material assigned to the production order matches the material in the sales order item.
  Use transaction codes:
  
  CO03 to display the production order and check the material.
  VA03 to display the sales order and check the material.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Production Order Creation:
  
  Ensure that the production order was created with reference to the correct sales order item.
  If the production order was created manually or via a different process, confirm that the material is consistent.
  
  
  
  Correct the Material:
  
  If the production order material is incorrect, consider:
  
  Creating a new production order with the correct material.
  Or, if possible, adjust the sales order or production order to align materials (usually not recommended to change materials arbitrarily).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In some cases, custom enhancements or user exits might cause this mismatch.
  Review any custom logic that might alter materials during order creation or confirmation.
  
  
  
  Recreate Production Order:
  
  If the mismatch cannot be resolved, cancel the incorrect production order and create a new one with the correct material linked to the sales order.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is a standard SAP validation to ensure data consistency between production and sales processes.
  It prevents posting goods movements or confirmations that would cause inventory or sales order inconsistencies.
  The error message is part of the production order confirmation and goods movement checks in the system.
  If you are using variant configuration or configurable materials, ensure that the sales order and production order are created with the same configuration and material variant.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material in production order ? Material in sales order item
  
  
  When
  During confirmation or goods movement referencing sales order in make-to-order scenario
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and align materials in production order and sales order; recreate order if needed
  
  
  Check Tools
  CO03 (Prod. Order), VA03 (Sales Order)
  
  
  Notes
  Prevents inconsistent inventory and sales order postings
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!