How To Fix VLSC238 - Material &3 not found in the components of purchase order item &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 238

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLSC238 - Material &3 not found in the components of purchase order item &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message VLSC238 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &3) is not found in the components of a purchase order item (denoted as &1 for the purchase order number and &2 for the item number). This error typically arises in the context of procurement and inventory management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material specified in the error message may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Incorrect Purchase Order Item: The purchase order item may not have the specified material assigned to it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or purchase order.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being used in the purchase order.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the material from being recognized in the context of the purchase order.
  
  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 Purchase Order: Check the purchase order (using transaction code ME23N) to ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the purchase order item &1 &2.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to purchasing and materials management to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights into the error message and potential fixes.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit the purchase order and material master data.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in procurement to minimize errors related to material and purchase order management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.