How To Fix M2188 - Delivery has no order document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Delivery has no order document

What causes this issue?

The first item of the delivery note does not have an order reference
or the preceding document is a purchase order.

System Response

The update group is not copied from the preceding document but is rather
redetermined.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2188 - Delivery has no order document ?

  The SAP error message M2188, which states "Delivery has no order document," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management when trying to process a delivery that is not linked to a corresponding sales order or purchase order. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a delivery for a sales order or when trying to post goods issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Order Reference: The delivery document is created without a reference to a sales order or purchase order.
  Incorrect Document Type: The delivery document type may not be configured to allow the creation of deliveries without an associated order.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the delivery can lead to missing references.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle deliveries without order documents, depending on business processes.
  Document Deletion: The associated order document may have been deleted or archived, leading to the delivery