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


VL252 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VL -

  • Message number: 252

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

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  • 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.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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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

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