How To Fix VO239 - 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: 239

• 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 VO239 - Incorrect update group found for document item & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO239 - 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 inconsistencies in the document item data.
  Issues during document copying or item processing where update groups are not correctly assigned or transferred.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VO239 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOV7 (Define Item Categories).
  Verify the Update Group assigned to the item category of the document item causing the error.
  Ensure that the update group is correctly maintained and consistent with the document type and business process.
  
  
  
  Check the Sales Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction VOTXN or VOTXN (Sales Document Types) to verify if the update groups are correctly assigned and consistent.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Document Item Data:
  
  Use transaction VA03 (Display Sales Order) or the relevant display transaction to check the document item.
  Look for inconsistencies or unusual data in the item details, especially related to update groups or item categories.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace the Error:
  
  If the cause is not obvious, perform a debug or system trace (ST05) during the transaction to identify where the update group mismatch occurs.
  Check the program logic or user exits/enhancements that might be manipulating update groups.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data or Configuration:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect configuration, correct the update group assignments.
  If the document data is corrupted, consider recreating the document or correcting the data via appropriate transactions or database corrections (with caution and proper authorization).
  
  
  
  Check OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to VO239.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes or patches if available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Update Group:
  
  The update group is a key control parameter in SD that determines how document items are updated in the database during transaction processing. It affects update routines and database commits.
  
  
  Item Category:
  
  Item categories define the behavior of sales document items, including pricing, delivery relevance, billing relevance, and update groups.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  VOV7 - Maintain Item Categories
  VOTXN - Maintain Sales Document Types
  VA01/VA02/VA03 - Create/Change/Display Sales Orders
  VL01N/VL02N/VL03N - Create/Change/Display Deliveries
  VF01/VF02/VF03 - Create/Change/Display Billing Documents
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to VO239, e.g., issues with update groups or item category inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The VO239 error is caused by an inconsistency in the update group assigned to a sales document item. The solution involves verifying and correcting the update group configuration in item categories and sales document types, checking the document data for inconsistencies, and applying any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.