How To Fix VLSC217 - Material &3 not found in the components of inbound delivery item &1 &2

VLSC217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Material &3 not found in the components of inbound delivery item &1 &2

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VLSC217 - Details

• The SAP error message VLSC217 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &3) is not found in the components of an inbound delivery item (identified by &1 and &2). This error typically occurs during the processing of inbound deliveries, particularly when trying to confirm or process items that are expected to be part of the delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material specified in the error message may not be defined in the system or may not exist in the material master.
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number in the inbound delivery may be incorrect or not correspond to the expected material.
  Delivery Item Not Assigned: The material may not be assigned to the specific inbound delivery item, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the inbound delivery or material master records.
  Status of the Material: The