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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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) related to sales document types, item categories, or pricing procedures.
  
  
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may not be handling the filter routines correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW342 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Filter Routine Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (Pricing Procedure) and check the filter routines assigned to the relevant pricing procedure.
  Ensure that the filter routine is appropriate for the item category being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category Settings:
  
  Use transaction code VOV4 to check the configuration of the item categories. Ensure that the item category is correctly set up to use the intended filter routine.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant pricing routines to see how the filter routine is being called and why it is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific filter routine and item category to ensure that they are compatible.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling the filter routines.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  V/08 - Pricing Procedure Configuration
  VOV4 - Item Category Configuration
  V/06 - Condition Types
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Look for SAP Help documentation related to Sales and Distribution, particularly around pricing and item category configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the VW342 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.