How To Fix VY107 - Select a valid item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Select a valid item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY107 - Select a valid item ?

  The SAP error message VY107 ("Select a valid item") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires a valid item to be selected, but the system does not recognize the item as valid. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during sales order creation, delivery processing, or billing.
  Causes of Error VY107
  
  Invalid Item Number: The item number entered may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Item Status: The item may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., blocked for sales).
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, including missing sales views or incorrect sales organization data.
  Sales Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the item being processed.
  Item Category: The item category may not be valid for the transaction type being executed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the item from being recognized as valid.
  
  Solutions to Error VY107
  
  Verify Item Number: Check if the item number entered is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to view the material master data.
  Check Item Status: Ensure that the item is not blocked for sales or has any restrictions that would prevent it from being processed.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master has all the necessary views activated, especially the sales views for the relevant sales organization.
  Check Document Type Compatibility: Make sure that the sales document type you are using is compatible with the item category of the item you are trying to process.
  Review Item Category: Ensure that the item category is appropriate for the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you have access, check the configuration settings in SPRO to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the sales and distribution module.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error VY107 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and process the items in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.