How To Fix MW647 - The delivery type must be maintained for the deliveries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 647

• Message text: The delivery type must be maintained for the deliveries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW647 - The delivery type must be maintained for the deliveries ?

  The SAP error message MW647 ("The delivery type must be maintained for the deliveries") typically occurs when there is an issue with the delivery type configuration in the system. This error is often encountered during the creation or processing of deliveries in the SAP system, particularly in the context of logistics and supply chain management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delivery Type Configuration: The delivery type has not been defined or maintained in the system for the specific delivery process you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the delivery may not be correctly linked to the delivery type in the configuration.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the delivery type may not be properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the delivery type.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like material master, customer master, etc.) may not be correctly configured to support the delivery type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Delivery Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Delivery > Define Delivery Types.
  Ensure that the delivery type you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Delivery Type for Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the delivery type is assigned to the relevant document type in the configuration.
  Check the settings under Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Delivery > Assign Delivery Types to Document Types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (like customer, vendor, or material) to ensure that it is correctly set up to allow for the delivery type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process deliveries with the specified delivery type.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the delivery creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to work with deliveries.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on delivery types and logistics execution.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and delivery processes.