How To Fix VO235 - Incorrect update group found for document item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Incorrect update group found for document item &

INCLUDE SD_WHS_VO235_VO239 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO235 - Incorrect update group found for document item & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO235 - Incorrect update group found for document item &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a sales document (e.g., sales order, delivery, billing document) when the system detects an inconsistency or mismatch in the update group assigned to a document item. The update group controls how and when the document item is updated in the database during transaction processing.
  Specifically, the error indicates that the update group assigned to the document item does not match the expected or allowed update group for that type of document or item category. This can happen due to:
  
  Customizing inconsistencies in update groups for sales document item categories.
  Incorrect or inconsistent configuration in the sales document type or item category.
  Data corruption or manual changes in the database.
  Incomplete or incorrect implementation of user exits or BAdIs that manipulate update groups.
  Transport or system copy issues where customizing is not consistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VO235 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Update Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOV7 (Sales Document Item Categories).
  Check the Update Group assigned to the item category of the document item causing the error.
  Verify that the update group is consistent with the document type and business process.
  
  
  
  Compare with Standard Settings:
  
  Compare your customizing with a standard SAP system or SAP documentation to ensure the update groups are correctly assigned.
  If you have custom item categories, verify their update groups carefully.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction VOV8 to check the sales document type settings.
  Ensure that the document type and item categories are correctly linked and consistent.
  
  
  
  Review User Exits / BAdIs:
  
  If you have implemented any user exits or BAdIs that modify document items or update groups (e.g., USEREXIT_MOVE_FIELD_TO_VBAP), review the code to ensure it does not assign incorrect update groups.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on sales document tables (e.g., VBAK, VBAP).
  If data corruption is suspected, consider database repair or consult SAP support.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy:
  
  If the error appeared after a transport or system copy, verify that all customizing related to sales documents and update groups was transported correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number VO235.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Update Groups in Sales Documents:
  
  Update groups control the timing and method of database updates for sales document items. They are crucial for ensuring data integrity and correct processing in sales and distribution.
  
  
  Transactions to Check:
  
  VOV7 - Sales Document Item Categories
  VOV8 - Sales Document Types
  VA02 - Change Sales Order (to identify problematic document)
  SE38 or SE80 - To check user exits or BAdIs
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to VO235.
  
  
  Example SAP Note:
  
  Sometimes SAP releases notes addressing specific issues with update groups and sales document processing. For example, SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might describe a fix or workaround.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Mismatch or incorrect assignment of update group for a sales document item.
  Solution: Verify and correct update group configuration in item categories and document types; check custom code; ensure data consistency.
  Tools: VOV7, VOV8, debugging user exits, SAP Notes.
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed document and system information.