How To Fix BORGR638 - Reason for return delivery must be specified in item &1

BORGR638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Reason for return delivery must be specified in item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR638 - Reason for return delivery must be specified in item &1 ?

  The SAP error message BORGR638 indicates that a reason for the return delivery must be specified for a specific item in the return delivery document. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a return delivery in the SAP system, but the required field for the reason for return is not filled in.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the "Reason for Return" field is mandatory for each item in the return delivery document, and it has not been populated. This field is essential for tracking the reasons behind returns, which can be important for inventory management, sales analysis, and customer service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Return Delivery Document:
  
  Go to the transaction code where you are processing the return delivery (e.g., VL01N for creating a return delivery).
  
  
  
  Locate the Item:
  
  Find the specific item (indicated by &1 in the error message) that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Enter