How To Fix VO228 - Update setting copied for returns to supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Update setting copied for returns to supplier

What causes this issue?

You have changed the setting for updating the data for the warehouse
process for picking / goods issue.
Since you want to use the SAP standard tables both for the warehouse
process picking / goods issue as well as for the warehouse process for
returns to supplier, and because these tables are identical, the
settings for updating must also be identical.

System Response

The settings for updating are taken from the warehouse process for
picking / goods issue for the warehouse process 'returns to supplier'.

How to fix this error?

For further information, read the F1 help for the radio buttons for the
update options.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO228 - Update setting copied for returns to supplier ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO228 - Update setting copied for returns to supplier
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The message VO228 appears in the context of returns to supplier (purchase order returns) in SAP MM (Materials Management). It indicates that the update settings for the return delivery document have been copied from the original purchase order or delivery document.
  This message is generally informational or a warning rather than an error. It informs the user that the system has copied the update settings (such as account assignment, movement types, or other relevant control data) from the original document to the return document.
  In some cases, this message may appear if there is a mismatch or missing configuration in the update settings for returns, or if the system needs to confirm that the update settings are correctly carried over to the return process.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the creation or processing of a return delivery to the supplier.
  When the system copies update settings from the original purchase order or delivery to the return document.
  Possibly during the posting of goods movement for returns.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check the message type:  
  
  If VO228 appears as an informational message, no action is required. It is just informing you that the update settings have been copied.
  If it appears as an error and blocks processing, further investigation is needed.
  
  
  
  Verify update settings in customizing:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Set Up Update Control for Returns (or similar path depending on SAP version).
  Check the update control settings for returns to ensure they are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the movement types and account assignment categories for returns are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check the return delivery document:
  
  Verify that the return delivery document has the correct update settings copied.
  Check if the account assignment and movement types are consistent with the original document.
  
  
  
  Review related master data:
  
  Vendor master data and material master data should be checked for correctness.
  Ensure that the relevant fields for returns are maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for any notes related to message VO228 for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  VL01N / VL02N (Create/Change Delivery)  
  MIGO (Goods Movement)  
  ME21N / ME22N (Purchase Order)  
  
  
  
  Configuration paths:  
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Set Up Update Control for Returns  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Inventory Management ? Movement Types  
  
  
  
  Common related messages:  
  
  Messages related to update control, account assignment, or movement types during returns processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  VO228 is primarily an informational message indicating that update settings for returns to supplier have been copied from the original document.
  Usually, no corrective action is needed unless it appears as an error.
  If it blocks processing, verify update control settings for returns in customizing and ensure consistency in document data.
  Check SAP Notes and system configuration if the problem persists.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or screenshot of the message (e.g., during which transaction it appears), I can help you with more precise troubleshooting steps.