Before you start adjusting the neck heel do some measuring first to ensure that it’s not a case of the pocket being cut effectively too deep - which could then require a shim or insert in the base of the pocket.
I had an LP kit which had this sort of problem where there was a gap at the base of the pocket and because of the fretboard overhang it simply couldn’t go in any further. I compared it with another LP kit and both had the mahogany routed to the same depth but on the problem LP the ‘cap’/carved top was slightly thicker and that’s why the neck wouldn’t seat properly.
It could be a combination of things so lightly sanding the side of the heel as has been suggested may help it to seat slightly further in. But, take it slowly and check that it isn’t a depth or cap thickness issue as well.
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