How To Fix VQ211 - Product allocation check found changes to the confirmation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Product allocation check found changes to the confirmation

What causes this issue?

The product allocation check shows that the confirmations you received
exceed the agreed quotas.

System Response

The confirmed quantities have been adjusted to the product allocation
quantity that remains available. The availability control screen
appears.

How to fix this error?

You can view the product allocations on this screen (Goto -> Product
allocations)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ211 - Product allocation check found changes to the confirmation ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VQ211 - Product allocation check found changes to the confirmation:
  
  SAP Error Message: VQ211
  Message Text:
  
  Product allocation check found changes to the confirmation
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the product allocation check in sales order processing or delivery confirmation. It indicates that the system has detected changes in the confirmation data compared to the original allocation check results. Specifically:
  
  The confirmation quantities or details have been modified after the product allocation check was performed.
  The system's product allocation check is designed to ensure that the confirmed quantities do not exceed the allocated quantities.
  If the confirmation data is changed (e.g., quantity, delivery date, or other relevant fields) after the allocation check, the system flags this inconsistency with message VQ211.
  
  This typically happens when:
  
  A user manually changes the confirmation quantity or delivery quantity after the allocation check.
  There is a mismatch between the confirmed quantities and the allocated quantities in the product allocation system.
  The product allocation check is active and strict, and the system detects that the confirmation no longer complies with the allocation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VQ211 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Confirmation Changes:
  
  Check what changes were made to the confirmation quantities or details.
  Ensure that the confirmation quantities do not exceed the allocated quantities.
  
  
  
  Re-run Product Allocation Check:
  
  Perform the product allocation check again after making necessary corrections.
  This can be done by re-executing the allocation check in the sales order or delivery document.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantities:
  
  If the confirmation quantities are too high, reduce them to fit within the allocated quantities.
  Alternatively, increase the allocation if business rules allow.
  
  
  
  Check Product Allocation Setup:
  
  Verify the product allocation profile and rules assigned to the sales document.
  Ensure that the allocation master data is up to date and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Educate users to avoid manual changes to confirmation quantities after allocation checks without proper re-validation.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  If the error persists, check for any custom enhancements or user exits that might be modifying confirmation data improperly.
  Review SAP Notes related to product allocation and confirmation processes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01 / VA02 / VA03 — Sales Order Processing
  VL01N / VL02N / VL03N — Delivery Processing
  VQ01 / VQ02 / VQ03 — Product Allocation Master Data
  VQ11 — Product Allocation Check
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SD (Sales and Distribution)
  Product Allocation (part of SAP SD)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to product allocation and confirmation errors for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Product Allocation Overview:
  
  Product allocation is used to control the distribution of limited product quantities among customers or sales channels.
  The system checks allocations during order entry and delivery confirmation to prevent over-delivery.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Confirmation quantities changed after product allocation check, causing inconsistency.
  
  
  Effect
  System blocks confirmation due to mismatch with allocated quantities.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct confirmation quantities, re-run allocation check, adjust allocation data.
  
  
  Related TCodes
  VA02, VL02N, VQ11
  
  
  Module
  SAP SD - Product Allocation
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction where the error occurs and the steps leading to the error.