How To Fix L5056 - Number of selected deliveries greater than number of open deliveries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L5 - LVS multiple processing

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Number of selected deliveries greater than number of open deliveries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L5056 - Number of selected deliveries greater than number of open deliveries ?

  The SAP error message L5056, which states "Number of selected deliveries greater than number of open deliveries," typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to process more delivery items than are available in the open deliveries for a particular transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Delivery Selection: The user may have selected more delivery items than what is available in the system. This can happen if the user is trying to process deliveries that have already been completed or canceled.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection criteria may lead to selecting deliveries that do not exist or are not open.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to discrepancies in delivery processing.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process