How To Fix M2283 - Item & refers to a delivery without order reference

M2283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Item & refers to a delivery without order reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2283 - Item & refers to a delivery without order reference ?

  The SAP error message M2283 indicates that the item in question refers to a delivery that does not have an associated order reference. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when trying to process a delivery that is expected to be linked to a specific sales order or purchase order, but it is not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Reference: The delivery item is created without a corresponding sales order or purchase order.
  Incorrect Delivery Creation: The delivery might have been created manually or through a process that did not link it to an order.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been mistakes during the data entry process, leading to the absence of the order reference.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Document: Review the delivery document to ensure that it is correctly linked to a