How To Fix MSR_SD039 - Delivery flag can only be set if purchase order type has been set

MSR_SD039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_SD - Multistep returns

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Delivery flag can only be set if purchase order type has been set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_SD039 - Delivery flag can only be set if purchase order type has been set ?

  The SAP error message MSR_SD039 indicates that the delivery flag cannot be set because the purchase order type has not been defined or set correctly. This error typically occurs in the context of creating or processing sales orders or deliveries that are linked to purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchase Order Type: The purchase order type has not been specified in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not allow the delivery flag to be set for the current purchase order type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the purchase order type is not being recognized or is incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the purchase order type is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Materials Management (MM).
  Navigate to SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Purchase Order Types and verify that