How To Fix O8516 - Shipment & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Shipment & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8516 - Shipment & deleted ?

  The SAP error message O8516 ("Shipment & deleted") typically indicates that a shipment document you are trying to access or process has been deleted from the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a shipment is no longer needed, or if it was mistakenly deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The shipment may have been manually deleted by a user with the appropriate permissions.
  System Cleanup: The system may have undergone a cleanup process that removed old or unnecessary shipment documents.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or inconsistencies in the database that led to the shipment being marked as deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the shipment, leading to confusion about its status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Status: Verify if the shipment has indeed been deleted. You can do this by checking the shipment number in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code VT03N for display).
  Recreate Shipment: If the shipment was deleted and is still needed, you may need to recreate it based on the original data.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs or change documents to see who deleted the shipment and why. This can provide insights into whether it was a mistake or part of a larger process.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or process the shipment. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Contact Support: If you suspect a system issue or if the shipment should not have been deleted, contact your SAP support team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to shipment processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices in managing shipments and understanding the lifecycle of shipment documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the O8516 error and understand the context of the shipment's deletion.