How To Fix O9688 - Delivery & cannot be removed, scheduling data exists already

O9688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Delivery & cannot be removed, scheduling data exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9688 - Delivery & cannot be removed, scheduling data exists already ?

  The SAP error message O9688 ("Delivery & cannot be removed, scheduling data exists already") typically occurs when you attempt to delete or remove a delivery document that has associated scheduling data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to delete a delivery that has already been scheduled for transportation or has related documents that prevent its removal.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Scheduling Data: The delivery document has scheduling data linked to it, which could include transportation scheduling, shipment details, or other related logistics data.
  Related Documents: There may be other documents (like invoices, billing documents, etc.) that are dependent on the delivery, preventing its deletion.
  System Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the removal of documents that are still in use or have dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Scheduling Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to view the delivery document and check for