How To Fix VL292 - The item number in reference item &2 is greater than 899999

VL292 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 292

• Message text: The item number in reference item &2 is greater than 899999

What causes this issue?

In reference document &V1& item &V2& has an item number that is bigger
than 899999. This item should be copied into copying control for
copying control reasons. Since item numbers from 900000 are used for
special delivery items and are assigned by the system, creating main
items with item numbers that are larger than 899999 is not permitted.

System Response

The corresponding item is not delivered or a message is issued, that
prevents further processing of delivery documents.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Deactivate the indicator 'Copy item numbers' in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMMENUOLSDVBX1>Copying control</> for the corresponding
document types.
or
Ensure that the item numbers in the reference documents (such as the
sales order) have item numbers below 900000.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL292 - The item number in reference item &2 is greater than 899999 ?

  The SAP error message VL292 indicates that the item number in a reference item exceeds the maximum limit of 899999. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with delivery documents, sales orders, or other related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has a limitation on the maximum item number that can be assigned to a document. In this case, the item number being referenced is greater than 899999, which is not allowed by the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Numbering: Review the item numbers being used in the transaction. Ensure that they are within the allowed range (1 to 899999).
  
  
  Adjust Document Structure: If you are working with a custom program or enhancement, check if the logic for item numbering can be adjusted to ensure that it does not exceed the maximum limit.
  
  
  Split