How To Fix VSB266 - Transmitted material &1 does not exist in the delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSB - Self-Billing Procedure Messages

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Transmitted material &1 does not exist in the delivery

What causes this issue?

A material number is specified in the transferred item (SAP material
number as it is used in YOUR system; not a customer material number),
that is not available in the determined sales document/ in the
determined delivery.

System Response

The item cannot be processed in this way.

How to fix this error?

You can change the transferred material number using the "Process
Errors" function.
In this case, however, you must first ensure that the data is correct in
the subsequent successful assignment of transferred item to an item in
the sales document/in the delivery.
You must check in any case why there is a discrepancy in the material
number. It is possible that your customer is using an incorrect material
number that is then transferred incorrectly into the self-billing
process.
Contact your customer in order to agree on the number.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSB266 - Transmitted material &1 does not exist in the delivery ?

  The SAP error message VSB266 indicates that the system cannot find the transmitted material (identified by &1) in the delivery document. This error typically occurs during the processing of outbound deliveries, especially when dealing with shipping or logistics operations.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Included in Delivery: The material specified in the error message is not part of the delivery document. This could happen if the material was not added to the delivery or if it was removed.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Delivery Document Issues: The delivery document may not have been properly created or may have been deleted or archived.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the delivery document.
  Status of the Delivery: The delivery may be in a status that does not allow for the processing of the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Document: Verify that the delivery document includes the material in question. You can do this by checking the delivery details in the SAP system.
  Verify Material Number: Ensure that the material number is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the material master (transaction code MM03).
  Recreate Delivery: If the delivery document is incorrect or incomplete, consider recreating the delivery document to include the necessary materials.
  Check for Deletions: Ensure that the material has not been deleted or archived in the system.
  Review Status: Check the status of the delivery document to ensure it is in a state that allows for processing.
  Consult Logs: Review any logs or error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to view the delivery details and check for the material.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the material in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify delivery documents and material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.