How To Fix CAVE007 - Delivery created meanwhile for item & (document &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CAVE - CIF APO Sales Enhancements

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Delivery created meanwhile for item & (document &)

What causes this issue?

A delivery was meanwhile created for item &v1& (document &v2&)
After the backorder processing was carried out in APO and before the
result could be updated in R/3, the corresponding item is delivered in
R/3. Therefore, the result for this item is not transferred into R/3.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CAVE007 - Delivery created meanwhile for item & (document &) ?

  The SAP error message CAVE007 indicates that a delivery has been created for a specific item in a document while you are trying to perform an action that is not allowed because of this existing delivery. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, where you may be trying to change or delete an item in a sales order or delivery that has already been processed.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to change or delete an item in a sales order or delivery that has already been delivered.
  The system detects that a delivery document exists for the item in question, which prevents further modifications to the sales order or delivery.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CAVE007 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Deliveries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check if a delivery has indeed been created for the item in question.
  Review the delivery document to understand its status and contents.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order:
  
  Use transaction code VA03 (Display Sales Order) to view the sales order and confirm the item details.
  Ensure that the item you are trying to modify is not in a status that prevents changes (e.g., already delivered).
  
  
  
  Cancel or Reverse Delivery:
  
  If you need to make changes to the sales order or delivery, you may need to cancel the existing delivery first. This can be done using transaction code VL09 (Reverse Goods Issue) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to cancel the delivery.
  Be cautious with this step, as reversing a delivery may have implications on inventory and accounting.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of reversing a delivery or making changes, consult with your logistics or sales team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in place, check with your SAP support team to see if there are any specific rules or processes that might be affecting the ability to modify the sales order or delivery.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA03, VL03N, VL02N, and VL09.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to sales order processing and delivery management for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CAVE007 error and proceed with your sales and distribution processes effectively.