How To Fix MW357 - Del. no. in delivery phase & is not initial

MW357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Del. no. in delivery phase & is not initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW357 - Del. no. in delivery phase & is not initial ?

  The SAP error message MW357 indicates that there is an issue with a delivery number in the delivery phase that is not initial. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processing within the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Delivery Status: The delivery number you are trying to process is already in a certain status (e.g., it may be partially delivered, confirmed, or in a different processing state) and cannot be modified or processed further in the current phase.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data associated with the delivery that prevents it from being processed.
  Document Flow: The delivery might be linked to other documents (like sales orders or billing documents) that are not in a compatible state for the current operation.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the delivery.
  
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