How To Fix VO241 - Check contents of the load table (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Check contents of the load table (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The load table was not maintained for all warehouse sub-processes.
This refers to the following parts of the load table:
Warehouse number &V1&
Storage type &V2&
UoM load category &V3&
Logistical load category &V4&

System Response

A log record was created in the log "Rough workload forecast and
picking waves".

How to fix this error?

Check the situation and, if required, correct the load table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO241 - Check contents of the load table (see long text) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO241 - Check contents of the load table (see long text)
  
  Cause:
  The error message VO241 typically occurs during the processing of a production order or when working with the production order's component allocation (e.g., during goods issue or order confirmation). It indicates that there is an inconsistency or problem with the load table (also known as the component allocation table) related to the production order.
  The load table contains information about the components that are allocated or planned for consumption in the production order. This error usually means that the system has detected incorrect or incomplete data in this table, such as:
  
  Components missing or incorrectly allocated.
  Data inconsistencies between the production order and the component allocation.
  The load table entries are outdated or corrupted.
  The system cannot find the expected component allocation for the operation or order.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods issue for a production order.
  When confirming production orders.
  When trying to change or process component allocations.
  During order settlement or order processing steps that involve component consumption.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Long Text of the Message:
  
  The long text usually provides more detailed information about which component or operation is causing the problem.
  Use transaction CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to review the order and its components.
  
  
  
  Verify Component Allocation:
  
  Check if all components are correctly allocated to the operations or the order.
  Use transaction CO02 ? Components tab to verify the components.
  Ensure that the components are not deleted or missing.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reset the Load Table:
  
  Sometimes, the load table can be reset or regenerated.
  You can try to delete and reallocate components or recreate the component allocation.
  In some cases, running the program RCOLOAD (Recreate Load Table) can help. This program rebuilds the load table for production orders.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Custom code or user exits might interfere with component allocation.
  Review any custom developments related to production order processing.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes or OSS Messages:
  
  SAP Notes might address known issues related to this error.
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message VO241.
  
  
  
  Technical Analysis:
  
  If you have access to debugging, check the function modules or programs that handle the load table.
  The load table is often stored in database tables like AFVC (operations), AFRU (confirmations), and RESB (reservation/dependent requirements).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables involved:
  
  RESB – Reservation/dependent requirements (components for production orders)
  AFVC – Operation within an order
  AFRU – Order confirmations
  AFKO/AFPO – Order header and order item data
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CO01 – Create Production Order
  CO02 – Change Production Order
  CO03 – Display Production Order
  COHV – Production Order Mass Processing
  MB1A/MB1B – Goods movements (goods issue for production)
  
  
  
  Programs:
  
  RCOLOAD – Recreate load table for production orders (may require authorization and should be run in consultation with SAP support or basis team)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Inconsistency or missing data in the production order's load table (component allocation).
  
  
  Effect
  System cannot process goods issue or confirmation due to invalid component data.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct component allocation in the production order; recreate load table if needed.
  
  
  Tools
  Transactions CO02, CO03; program RCOLOAD; SAP Notes and debugging.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking and correcting the component allocation, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information about the order and the error context.