How To Fix VLA312 - Item &1 is not relevant for goods receipt; increase quantity to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Item &1 is not relevant for goods receipt; increase quantity to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA312 - Item &1 is not relevant for goods receipt; increase quantity to &2 ?

  The SAP error message VLA312 indicates that the item in question is not relevant for a goods receipt because the quantity specified is less than the quantity that is expected or required. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics, particularly when dealing with purchase orders or stock transfers.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to receive is less than the quantity that is expected for that item. For example, if the purchase order specifies that you should receive 10 units, but you are trying to receive only 5, this error will occur.
  Item Status: The item may not be set up correctly in the system to allow for goods receipt. This could be due to settings in the material master or purchase order.
  Document Type: The document type used for the goods receipt may not allow for partial receipts, or the item may be flagged as not relevant for goods receipt.
  Delivery Note Issues: If you are trying to process a delivery note, there may be discrepancies between the delivery note and the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity: Verify the quantity you are trying to receive against the purchase order or delivery note. Ensure that the quantity you are entering meets or exceeds the expected quantity.
  Adjust Quantity: If you need to receive a partial quantity, check if the system settings allow for partial goods receipts. If not, you may need to adjust the purchase order or delivery note accordingly.
  Review Item Configuration: Check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly for goods receipt and that there are no restrictions preventing the receipt.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance. They may need to check the configuration settings related to the item or the document type being used.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to review the relevant documents and settings.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and check the relevant views (e.g., purchasing, accounting).
  Error Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VLA312 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.