How To Fix VW343 - Sub-items for item &1(&2) not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Sub-items for item &1(&2) not found

What causes this issue?

The system expects sub-items for the item you specified (for example,
BOM or batch split items).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW343 - Sub-items for item &1(&2) not found ?

  The SAP error message VW343 indicates that sub-items for a specific item in a document (like a sales order or purchase order) cannot be found. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules when the system is trying to process or display details for a line item that is expected to have associated sub-items.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sub-Items: The primary cause of this error is that the sub-items for the specified item do not exist in the system. This could happen if the sub-items were not created or were deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database tables that manage item relationships.
  Incorrect Document Structure: The document may not have been structured correctly, leading to the absence of expected sub-items.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that affect how items and sub-items are related.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Configuration: Verify that the item in question is correctly configured and that it should indeed have sub-items. This can be done by reviewing the item master data.
  Create Missing Sub-Items: If sub-items are indeed missing, you may need to create them manually or through a batch process, depending on your business process.
  Review Document Structure: Ensure that the document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) is structured correctly and that all necessary components are included.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify and rectify any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant database tables.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the document type you are working with (e.g., VA03 for sales orders, ME23N for purchase orders).
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see where the error is being triggered.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage the items and sub-items in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the VW343 error and implement a suitable solution.