How To Fix VL043 - You can only display material items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You can only display material items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL043 - You can only display material items ?

  The SAP error message VL043 ("You can only display material items") typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with delivery documents. This error indicates that the system is in a mode where it only allows the display of material items, and you cannot perform any actions that would modify or create new entries.
  Causes of VL043
  
  Display Mode: The transaction you are using may be in display mode, which restricts any changes or modifications to the data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions other than display.
  Document Status: The delivery document may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it has already been processed or completed).
  Item Type: The item you are trying to work with may not be a material item, such as a service item or a non-stock item.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Transaction Mode: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction mode. If you need to make changes, switch from display mode to change mode (if you have the necessary permissions).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Verify that your user role has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions you are attempting. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to check your permissions.
  
  
  Document Status: Check the status of the delivery document. If it is completed or in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to create a new document or reverse the existing one, depending on your business process.
  
  
  Item Type Verification: Ensure that the item you are trying to modify is indeed a material item. If it is a service or non-stock item, you may need to handle it differently.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Sometimes, specific issues may be documented in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this error.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for more details on handling deliveries and the specific error messages related to them.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.