How To Fix PK481 - You cannot create a delivery in this process

PK481 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 481

• Message text: You cannot create a delivery in this process

What causes this issue?

You are posting the goods receipt for a replenishment element that was
created by setting a kanban to EMPTY. According to the settings in the
replenishment strategy in the control cycle, a delivery should be
created. This is not possible for technical reasons.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In the replenishment strategy, set the indicator <LS>Kanban with SD</>
to the value <LS>Delivery at status IN USE, manual GI</>. This means the
delivery is not created until the status has changed to <LS>IN USE</>.
Then you have to post the goods issue for the delivery manually.
Alternatively, you can use a transaction in the kanban menu to set the
kanban to <LS>FULL</>. In this case, the delivery is created in the
background.

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 PK481 - You cannot create a delivery in this process ?

  The SAP error message PK481, which states "You cannot create a delivery in this process," typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processing within the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of the system, the status of the sales order, or the delivery process itself.
  Causes of Error PK481
  
  
  Sales Order Status: The sales order may be in a status that does not allow for delivery creation. For example, if the order is blocked for delivery or has been fully delivered.
  
  
  Delivery Type Configuration: The delivery type used may not be configured to allow deliveries for the specific sales order type or process.
  
  
  Item Category Settings: The item category of the sales order may not be set up to allow delivery creation. Certain item categories are configured to be non-deliverable.
  
  
  Stock Availability: There may be insufficient stock available for the items in the sales order,