How To Fix M3873 - Enter document assignments for technical delivery terms

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Enter document assignments for technical delivery terms

What causes this issue?

You have not specified any documents containing technical delivery terms
for the material. However, the chosen tax key requires them for QM
inspection.

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?

Assign one or more documents containing technical delivery terms to the
material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3873 - Enter document assignments for technical delivery terms ?

  The SAP error message M3873, "Enter document assignments for technical delivery terms," typically occurs in the context of logistics and materials management when there is an issue with the assignment of delivery terms in a document, such as a purchase order or sales order. This error indicates that the system requires specific delivery terms to be defined for the document in question.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Delivery Terms: The document does not have the necessary technical delivery terms assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to handle the delivery terms.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields related to delivery terms may not have been filled out in the document.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary delivery terms defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3873 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Assignment:
  
  Open the document (e.g., purchase order or sales order) that triggered the error.
  Navigate to the delivery terms section and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Delivery Terms:
  
  If the delivery terms are missing, you can add them directly in the document or through the relevant master data (vendor or customer).
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME21N for purchase orders) and enter the necessary delivery terms.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for delivery terms in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the delivery terms are properly defined and linked to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor or customer master data includes the necessary delivery terms.
  You can do this by accessing the vendor or customer master record and checking the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on delivery terms and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and VA01 (Create Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to logistics and delivery terms in SAP for a better understanding of the process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the M3873 error in SAP.