How To Fix M2194 - Item & of delivery note not related to any order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Item & of delivery note not related to any order

What causes this issue?

The item & for the delivery note either does not have an order reference
or the preceding document is a purchase order.

System Response

The update group is not copied, 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2194 - Item & of delivery note not related to any order ?

  The SAP error message M2194 indicates that an item in a delivery note is not associated with any order. This typically occurs during the processing of goods movements, such as when trying to create a delivery or post goods issue for a delivery that does not have a corresponding sales order or purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Reference: The item in the delivery note does not have a corresponding sales order or purchase order.
  Incorrect Item Data: The item may have been incorrectly entered or may not exist in the system.
  Delivery Creation Process: The delivery was created without a valid reference to an order, which is required for certain types of deliveries.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from linking the delivery item to an order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Reference: Verify that the delivery item has a valid reference to a sales order or purchase order. You can do this by checking the item details in the delivery document.
  Create or Link Order: If the item is supposed to be linked to an order, ensure that the order exists and is correctly referenced in the delivery. If necessary, create the corresponding order.
  Review Item Data: Check the item master data to ensure that it is correctly set up and that it can be linked to an order.
  Adjust Delivery Creation: If the delivery was created incorrectly, you may need to delete the delivery and recreate it with the correct references.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations or settings that may affect delivery processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to manage deliveries.
  Master Data: Ensure that the material master and customer/vendor master data are correctly maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify deliveries and orders.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult the SAP community for further assistance.