How To Fix VL244 - Segments were ignored

VL244 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Segments were ignored

What causes this issue?

The intermediate document (IDoc) contains a segment that cannot be
processed (segment &1 with the number &2).

System Response

The delivery is created or changed, but the intermediate document is
given an appropriate status record. The person responsible for
processing the document receives a message in his/her inbox.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that only segments that can be processed are transmitted by
the last system transmitting (converter, for example).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL244 - Segments were ignored ?

  The SAP error message VL244, which states "Segments were ignored," typically occurs during the processing of delivery documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that certain segments of the delivery document were not processed due to various reasons, often related to the configuration or data inconsistencies.
  Causes of VL244 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The delivery document may have missing or incomplete data in certain segments, which prevents the system from processing them correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the delivery process, such as incorrect settings in the shipping point or delivery type.
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: Problems with master data, such as material master records, customer master records, or vendor master records, can lead to this error.
  
  
  Document Flow Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the document flow (e.g., if a preceding document is missing or incomplete), it can cause segments to be ignored.
  
  
  User Exits or Enhancements: Custom code