How To Fix VL167 - Ship-to party rejects Product attribute & for Material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Ship-to party rejects Product attribute & for Material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL167 - Ship-to party rejects Product attribute & for Material & ?

  The SAP error message VL167 indicates that the ship-to party has rejected a specific product attribute for a material during the delivery process. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there are issues with the data related to the material or the customer.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Product Attributes: The ship-to party may have specific requirements or restrictions regarding product attributes (e.g., size, color, packaging) that are not met by the material being delivered.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the material master data or customer master data.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to enforce certain rules regarding product attributes that are not being adhered to in the current transaction.
  Customer-Specific Requirements: The ship-to party may have specific agreements or contracts that dictate which attributes are acceptable for the products they receive.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Attributes: Check the product attributes of the material in question and ensure they align with the requirements of the ship-to party. This can be done in the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Check Customer Master Data: Review the customer master data (transaction code VD03) for any specific requirements or restrictions related to the ship-to party.
  Update Master Data: If discrepancies are found, update the material or customer master data to ensure compliance with the ship-to party's requirements.
  Consult with Stakeholders: If the issue persists, consult with the sales team or the customer to clarify their requirements and ensure that the correct attributes are being used.
  Configuration Review: If necessary, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle the product attributes for the ship-to party.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VD03: Display Customer Master
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to sales and distribution processes, particularly around delivery and product attributes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the VL167 error and implement a solution to resolve it.