How To Fix LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD021 - Delivery Document &1 Item &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD - Remote API Message Class for Outbound Delivery

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Delivery Document &1 Item &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD021 - Delivery Document &1 Item &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD021 indicates that a delivery document or item specified in an OData API request does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to access or manipulate a delivery document that is either not created, has been deleted, or the document/item number provided in the request is incorrect.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document/Item Number: The delivery document number or item number provided in the API request may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Not Created: The delivery document may not have been created yet, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user making the request may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified delivery document.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization, leading to the document not being available at the time of the request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document/Item Number: Double-check the delivery document number and item number in the API request to ensure they are correct.
  Check Document Existence: Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) in SAP GUI to verify if the delivery document exists in the system.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user making the API call has the necessary authorizations to access the delivery document.
  Review System Logs: Check system logs for any related errors or issues that might provide more context on why the document is not found.
  Data Synchronization: If the system is integrated with other systems, ensure that data synchronization processes are functioning correctly and that there are no delays in data updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData API Documentation: Review the official SAP OData API documentation for details on the expected request format and parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to the OData API and delivery documents.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.