How To Fix VQ247 - Item &/& not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Item &/& not found

What causes this issue?

Item &v1&/&v2& for which product alloction is to be carried out cannot
be found.

System Response

Product allocation can not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ247 - Item &/& not found ?

  The SAP error message VQ247: Item &/& not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV) processes, often during invoice verification or billing document processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  The error indicates that a specific item number referenced in the document (e.g., billing document, invoice, or purchase order) cannot be found in the system.
  This usually happens when the system tries to access or update an item that does not exist in the referenced document.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The item number specified in the transaction does not exist in the sales order, delivery, or invoice.
  Data inconsistency or missing item in the document flow.
  Incorrect item number entered manually or passed via interface.
  Document has been changed or deleted partially, causing item references to become invalid.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Item Number:
  
  Check the item number mentioned in the error message.
  Confirm that the item exists in the original document (sales order, delivery, invoice, or purchase order).
  Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order), VL03N (Display Delivery), or MIRO (Invoice Verification) to check the document and item.
  
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Review the document flow to ensure all related documents and items are consistent.
  Use transaction VA03 ? Environment ? Document Flow to verify linked documents.
  
  
  
  Correct the Item Reference:
  
  If the item number is incorrect, correct it in the transaction or interface.
  If the item was deleted or changed, adjust the process accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or use SAP standard reports to identify and fix inconsistencies.
  For example, use transaction MB51 or MB5T to check material documents.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After correction, reprocess the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known bugs or patches related to message VQ247.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: VQ (related to Invoice Verification)
  Transaction Codes: MIRO, MIR4, VA03, VL03N
  Common Modules: MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), FI (Financial Accounting)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to VQ247 for specific SAP versions.
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider involving your SAP Basis or functional consultant to analyze the document flow and database consistency in detail.