How To Fix VL457 - Enter a valid reason

VL457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Enter a valid reason

What causes this issue?

The entered reason &V1& does not match movement type &V2& of the
delivery item.

System Response

You cannot post the goods movement with an incorrect reason. The system
rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Display the permitted reasons using the input help.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing for <ZH>Inventory Management and Physical Inventory</>,
store the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMBOMBS>reasons for the goods movement
</> for each of the movement types.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VL457 - Details

• The SAP error message VL457 ("Enter a valid reason") typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes, particularly when dealing with delivery documents. This error message indicates that a required field for entering a reason (such as a reason for a delivery change, cancellation, or other logistics-related actions) has not been filled out correctly or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reason Code: The user has not entered a valid reason code in the relevant field.
  Invalid Reason Code: The reason code entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the current transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a reason code for certain actions, and these settings may not be properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Reason: Check the field where the reason code is required and ensure that you enter a valid reason code. This could be a predefined code that is set