How To Fix VN502 - Schedule line & does not exist for item & in document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Schedule line & does not exist for item & in document &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN502 - Schedule line & does not exist for item & in document & ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VN502:
  
  SAP Error Message: VN502 - Schedule line & does not exist for item & in document &
  
  1. Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference a schedule line number for a particular item in a purchasing document (such as a Purchase Order or Contract), but the schedule line does not exist in the document.
  
  Schedule lines are used in purchasing documents to specify delivery dates and quantities for an item.
  The error typically arises during document processing or referencing when the schedule line number provided is invalid or missing.
  Possible scenarios:
  
  The schedule line number was deleted or never created.
  The schedule line number is incorrectly referenced in a subsequent process (e.g., goods receipt, invoice verification).
  Data inconsistency or corruption in the purchasing document.
  Custom code or user exit is trying to access a non-existent schedule line.
  
  
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the VN502 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Document:
  
  Go to the purchase order or contract in transaction ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Navigate to the item and check the schedule lines tab.
  Verify if the schedule line number mentioned in the error exists.
  
  
  
  Correct the Schedule Line Reference:
  
  If the schedule line does not exist, correct the reference in the process or document that is causing the error.
  For example, if you are posting a goods receipt or invoice, ensure you are referencing the correct schedule line number.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Schedule Lines:
  
  If the schedule line is missing but required, create it in the purchase order (transaction ME22N).
  Enter the correct delivery date and quantity.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code/User Exits:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom process, review any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements that might be referencing schedule lines.
  Ensure the code handles cases where schedule lines might not exist.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or use standard SAP reports to verify the integrity of purchasing documents.
  If data corruption is suspected, consult with your SAP Basis or support team.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After correcting the schedule line issue, retry the transaction that caused the error.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: VN (Purchasing)
  Transaction Codes Involved: ME21N, ME22N, ME23N, MIGO, MIRO
  Common Processes Affected:
  
  Goods Receipt posting against a Purchase Order
  Invoice Verification
  Purchase Order change or display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known bugs related to schedule lines and this error.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to SAP Help documentation on Purchase Order schedule lines for detailed understanding.
  
  
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  Error
  VN502 - Schedule line & does not exist for item & in document &
  
  
  Cause
  Reference to a non-existent schedule line in a purchasing document
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct schedule line references; create missing schedule lines if needed; check custom code
  
  
  Transactions
  ME21N, ME22N, ME23N, MIGO, MIRO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance!