How To Fix VL252 - Division &1 for material &2 is different from specified division &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Division &1 for material &2 is different from specified division &3

What causes this issue?

You have entered a material that has a different division from the one
that was entered on the initial screen.

How to fix this error?

If the message was a warning and you want to allow an item with a
different division, you may continue with processing.
If the system issued an error message, you may not continue processing
this document with this material. Choose another material, if necessary,
or create a delivery with more suitable predefined data for this sales
area.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing, you can <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDOVM1>Specify
characteristics for system messages</>. You can also use Customizing to
control whether you want this message to appear as only a warning or if
you want to prevent this document from being processed if divisions
vary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL252 - Division &1 for material &2 is different from specified division &3 ?

  The SAP error message VL252 indicates that there is a division mismatch for a material during a delivery or sales order process. Specifically, it means that the division of the material being processed does not match the division specified in the order or delivery document.
  Cause:
  
  Division Mismatch: The material (identified by &2) is assigned to a different division (identified by &1) than the one specified in the order or delivery (identified by &3).
  Master Data Configuration: The material master data may not be correctly configured for the division in question. Each material can be assigned to one or more divisions, and if the division in the sales order or delivery does not match the material's assigned division, this error will occur.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which includes the division) may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the division assignment for the material in question. Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct division.
  If the material is not assigned to the specified division, you may need to update the material master data (transaction code MM02) to include the correct division.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order/Delivery Document:
  
  Check the sales order or delivery document to confirm the division specified. Ensure that it matches the division assigned to the material.
  If necessary, you can change the division in the sales order or delivery document to match the material's division.
  
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Verify the sales area configuration in the system (transaction code OVX5) to ensure that the sales area (including the division) is correctly set up and that the material is allowed to be sold in that sales area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the material master or sales area configuration, consult with your organization's master data management team or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OVX5: Sales Area Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data and sales order processing for further insights into managing divisions and sales areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL252 error and ensure that the division assignments are consistent across your sales documents and material master data.