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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLSC217 - Material &3 not found in the components of inbound delivery item &1 &2 ?

  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 material might be in a status that prevents it from being processed (e.g., blocked for procurement).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material &3 exists in the material master. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material details.
  Verify Inbound Delivery: Check the inbound delivery (using transaction code VL32N or VL03N) to ensure that the item numbers and materials are correctly assigned.
  Check Item Details: Ensure that the item number &1 and &2 corresponds to the correct material in the inbound delivery. If there are discrepancies, correct them.
  Review Delivery Status: Make sure that the status of the material allows it to be processed. If it is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status.
  Recreate Inbound Delivery: If the inbound delivery is corrupted or has incorrect data, consider recreating it to ensure all components are correctly assigned.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further, especially if there are underlying data issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VL32N: Change Inbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Inbound Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inbound deliveries and material management for further insights into handling such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.