How To Fix /DSD/VC_MESSAGE318 - Cannot generate visit list as driver &1 is blocked (DPP)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Cannot generate visit list as driver &1 is blocked (DPP)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE318 - Cannot generate visit list as driver &1 is blocked (DPP) ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE318 indicates that a driver is blocked in the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) process, which prevents the generation of a visit list. This error typically arises in the context of route planning and scheduling for deliveries.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the driver specified in the system is marked as "blocked" in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The driver is on leave or unavailable.
  The driver has been marked as inactive or blocked due to compliance issues.
  There may be a configuration issue in the driver master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Driver Status:
  
  Go to the driver master data in SAP and check the status of the driver (transaction code: /DSD/DRIVER or similar).
  Ensure that the driver is not marked as blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Driver:
  
  If the driver is blocked, you will need to change the status to active or unblock the driver. This may require appropriate authorization.
  
  
  
  Review Driver Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the driver is correctly assigned to the relevant routes and that there are no conflicts in the scheduling.
  
  
  
  Check for Compliance Issues:
  
  If the driver is blocked due to compliance issues (e.g., license expiration), resolve those issues before attempting to generate the visit list again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure why the driver is blocked, consult with your logistics or HR team to understand the reason behind the block.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Visit List Generation:
  
  After resolving the issue, try to generate the visit list again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing drivers and routes in SAP DSD.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to driver statuses.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing driver data and resolving related issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully generate the visit list.