How To Fix VW342 - Filter routine &1 not suitable for item &2(&3) (category &4)

VW342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Filter routine &1 not suitable for item &2(&3) (category &4)

What causes this issue?

The filter routine you specified has not been defined for processing a
delivery item of this category. For example, you cannot process a BOM
item with a filter for batch split items.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW342 - Filter routine &1 not suitable for item &2(&3) (category &4) ?

  The SAP error message VW342 indicates that there is an issue with the filter routine being used for a specific item in the context of a sales document or a related process. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when the system is trying to apply a filter routine that is not compatible with the item in question.
  
  Cause:
  The error message VW342 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incompatible Filter Routine: The filter routine specified in the configuration is not suitable for the item category being processed. This can happen if the filter routine is designed for a different type of item or if it has not been properly defined for the current item category.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the item categories or the filter routines in the SAP system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the customizing (SPRO)