How To Fix VLSC202 - Subcontracting component &1 does not exist for inbound delivery item &2

VLSC202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLSC - Components for subcontractor's inbound delivery

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Subcontracting component &1 does not exist for inbound delivery item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLSC202 - Subcontracting component &1 does not exist for inbound delivery item &2 ?

  The SAP error message VLSC202 indicates that there is an issue with a subcontracting component that is not recognized for a specific inbound delivery item. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and supply chain management, particularly when dealing with subcontracting processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Component Definition: The component specified in the error message does not exist in the system for the given inbound delivery item. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing master data.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category of the inbound delivery may not be set up correctly to handle subcontracting components.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the purchase order, the inbound delivery, and the material master records.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for subcontracting in the system may not be properly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Component Definition:
  
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