How To Fix VL250 - Requirements type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Requirements type & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL250 - Requirements type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL250, which states "Requirements type & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with delivery processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid requirements type for the specified conditions, which can prevent the successful processing of deliveries.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The requirements type may not be defined in the system configuration. This can happen if the necessary settings have not been completed in the customizing settings for the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not have the correct settings or may be incomplete, leading to the system not being able to determine the requirements type.
  
  
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues with the customizing settings in the SAP system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect assignment of requirements types.
  
  
  User Input Error: Sometimes, the error can be triggered by incorrect user input during the delivery creation process.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Requirements Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution or Materials Management).
  Check the configuration for requirements types and ensure that the required types are defined and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Sales, MRP) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the requirements type is specified.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the customizing settings for the delivery process are correctly set up.
  Verify that the requirements type is linked to the appropriate movement types and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for the requirements type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Tables: You may want to check relevant tables such as T179 (Requirements Types) to see if the requirements type in question exists.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the determination of the requirements type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL250 error and implement a solution to resolve it.