How To Fix O9871 - Change of final delivery indicator for document & item & not possible


O9871 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 871

  • Message text: Change of final delivery indicator for document & item & not possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    The change of final delivery indicator (FDI) is triggered only when
    there are quantity postings like goods issue / goods receipt. The final
    delivery indicator flag has been used for a document item which is not
    used for quantity postings in the current transaction. There is no
    quantity information available for this document item in the current
    transaction.

    System Response

    Error message.

    How to fix this error?

    Do not set the final delivery indicator, or reset it for this document
    item.
    If the final delivery indicator has to be changed for this document
    item, then pass the quantity information which will trigger the
    quantity postings and thus also the change of FDI. If no change in
    quantity is to be posted, then at least set the quantity to zero to
    trigger the FDI change.

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9871 - Change of final delivery indicator for document & item & not possible ?
    The SAP error message O9871, which states "Change of final delivery indicator for document & item & not possible," typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the final delivery indicator for a specific document and item, but the system has determined that this change cannot be made due to certain constraints or conditions.
    Causes:
    
    
    Document Status: The document (such as a sales order or delivery) may be in a status that does not allow changes to the final delivery indicator. For example, if the delivery has already been completed or invoiced, the system may restrict changes.
    
    
    Delivery Completed: If the delivery has already been marked as completed or fully delivered, the final delivery indicator cannot be changed.
    
    
    Dependencies on Other Documents: There may be dependencies on other documents (like billing documents) that prevent changes to the final

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