How To Fix M7279 - Data for creating a delivery is incomplete (&)

M7279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Data for creating a delivery is incomplete (&)

What causes this issue?

The system found that the data required to create a
<DS:GLOS.3526BEB2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>delivery</> via Shipping is
not complete.

System Response

The system cannot create a delivery.

How to fix this error?

Check that the following details for missing data object &V1& are
maintained in your system:
<DS:DE.LADGR>loading group</>
<DS:DE.KUNNR>debtor number</>
<DS:DE.LIFNR>vendor number</>
<DS:DE.VKORG>sales organization</>
<DS:DE.VTWEG>distribution channel</>
<DS:DE.SPART>division</>
<DS:DE.VSBED>shipping condition</>
<DS:DE.VSTEL>shipping point</>

Choose Customizing activity <LS>Logistics ? General</> -> <LS>Handling
Unit Management</> -> <LS>Basics</> -> <LS>Materials Management</> ->
<LS>Inventory Management</> -> <LS>HU Requirement for Storage Locations
and Default Values for Deliveries</> to check the default values used
for creating deliveries at plant level (for sales organization,
distribution channel, division, shipping point) and at detailed storage
location level (for sales organization, distribution channel, division,
shipping point, partner, customer, vendor).
Choose Customizing activity <LS>Materials Management</> -> <LS>
Purchasing</> -> <LS>Purchase Order</> -> <LS>Set Up Stock Transport
Order</> -> <LS>Define Shipping Data for Plants</> to check the
assignment of a customer to a plant.
Choose transaction <LB>XK03</> <LS>Display Vendor (Centrally)</> and use
the search help <LS>Vendors with Plant Reference</> to check whether the
relevant plant is linked to a vendor.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 M7279 - Data for creating a delivery is incomplete (&) ?

  The SAP error message M7279, which states "Data for creating a delivery is incomplete," typically occurs when there are missing or incorrect data elements required for the creation of a delivery document in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of outbound deliveries, transfer orders, or when processing sales orders.
  Causes of Error M7279
  
  Missing Master Data: Essential master data such as material master, customer master, or vendor master may be incomplete or not maintained properly.
  Incomplete Sales Order: The sales order may lack necessary information, such as delivery dates, shipping conditions, or item details.
  Missing Shipping Information: Shipping point, route, or transportation details may not be defined for the delivery.
  Stock Availability Issues: The system may not find sufficient stock for the items in the order, leading to incomplete delivery data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the logistics or sales and distribution modules can lead to missing