How To Fix LT265 - Material staging through delivery: deliv.type / ship-to party required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Material staging through delivery: deliv.type / ship-to party required

What causes this issue?

You wish to execute WMPP material staging through deliveries. For
delivery creation, the delivery type and ship-to party are required.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the delivery type and the ship-to party.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT265 - Material staging through delivery: deliv.type / ship-to party required ?

  The SAP error message LT265, which states "Material staging through delivery: deliv.type / ship-to party required," typically occurs during the process of staging materials for delivery in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires specific information related to the delivery type or the ship-to party, which is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delivery Type: The delivery type may not be specified in the delivery document, which is necessary for the system to process the material staging.
  Missing Ship-to Party: The ship-to party (the customer or location where the goods are to be delivered) may not be defined in the delivery document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the delivery type settings or in the material staging process that prevent the system from recognizing the necessary parameters.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the customer or material may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the inability to stage materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Document: Verify that the delivery document has the correct delivery type and that the ship-to party is specified. You can do this by navigating to the delivery document in the SAP system and checking the relevant fields.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the delivery type is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the SPRO transaction under Logistics Execution > Shipping > Deliveries > Define Delivery Types.
  Update Master Data: Make sure that the master data for the customer (ship-to party) and material is complete and accurate. This includes checking the customer master data and material master data for any missing or incorrect information.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the delivery type and ship-to party requirements for your business processes.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the material staging process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to check and modify delivery documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify delivery documents, as lack of permissions can also lead to issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and delivery processes.