How To Fix VSB263 - No material reference in transferred item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSB - Self-Billing Procedure Messages

• Message number: 263

• Message text: No material reference in transferred item

What causes this issue?

No reference for the material was transferred in the item. Information
regarding the material reference is transferred in the segments/fields
E1EDP19-IDTNR and E1EDP19-QUALF.
The following options are available to you for this:
E1EDP19-QUALF = '001' In this case, E1EDP19-IDTNR contains the customer
material number.
E1EDP19-QUALF = '002' In this case, E1EDP19-IDTNR contains your SAP
material number.

System Response

The item cannot be processed without specification of the material
reference.

How to fix this error?

Using the "Process Errors" function, you can either enter the correct
customer material number or your SAP material number. Make sure you take
the following into account:
Missing information on the material reference is an error that has to be
eliminated. Either your customer has not transferred information
correctly, or incorrect settings exist for transferring data from the
EDI subsystem to the SAP IDoc interface (mapping).
If you have to specify a material reference with the "Process Errors"
function, make sure that it is the correct reference.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSB263 - No material reference in transferred item ?

  The SAP error message VSB263 ("No material reference in transferred item") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is an issue with the transfer of items in a sales document or delivery. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid material reference for the item being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material referenced in the sales document may not exist in the material master or may not be properly set up.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category used in the sales document may not be configured to allow for the transfer of materials.
  Incomplete Document: The sales order or delivery document may be incomplete or missing required information.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the sales document and the material master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sales document types or item categories in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the material master and is active. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the relevant sales organization and distribution channel.
  Review Item Category: Check the item category used in the sales document. Ensure that it is appropriate for the type of transaction you are processing and that it allows for material references.
  Complete the Document: Ensure that all required fields in the sales order or delivery document are filled out correctly. Look for any missing or incomplete data.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the sales document and the material master. Ensure that all relevant data is aligned.
  Configuration Review: If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings for sales document types and item categories to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) to investigate the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify where the error is occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant data in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution or materials management.