How To Fix LE_SHP_VL004 - Batch split item creation for main item & not permitted w/o quantity

LE_SHP_VL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LE_SHP_VL - Core Delivery Error Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Batch split item creation for main item & not permitted w/o quantity

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LE_SHP_VL004 - Details

• The SAP error message LE_SHP_VL004 indicates that there is an issue with batch split item creation for a main item when there is no quantity specified. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes, particularly when dealing with batch-managed materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a batch split for a main item in a delivery or shipment without specifying a quantity for that item. In SAP, batch management requires that each batch has a defined quantity, and if this quantity is missing, the system will not allow the creation of a batch split.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Quantity: Ensure that the main item in the delivery has a specified quantity. You can do this by navigating to the delivery document and checking the item details.
  
  
  Batch Management Settings: Verify that the batch management settings for the material are correctly