How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBND006 - No step exists for delivery status &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBND -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No step exists for delivery status &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND006 - No step exists for delivery status &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND006 No step exists for delivery status &1 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the delivery status of a document, such as a sales order or delivery. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding processing step for the specified delivery status.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Delivery Status: The delivery status provided in the error message does not match any of the predefined statuses in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the APO system regarding the delivery status mapping or the process chain.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for handling specific delivery statuses may not be set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the SAP ERP and APO systems, especially if they are not synchronized properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Status: Verify the delivery status that is causing the error. Ensure that it is a valid status that the system recognizes.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system related to delivery processing. This includes reviewing the settings in the APO customizing transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDC for delivery processing).
  Update Customization: If the delivery status is valid but not configured, you may need to add the necessary steps in the APO configuration to handle that status.
  Data Synchronization: Ensure that the data between the SAP ERP and APO systems is synchronized. You may need to run the relevant data transfer jobs to update the APO system with the latest data from the ERP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDC for delivery processing or /SAPAPO/OM for order management to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might provide fixes or additional information regarding this error.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO documentation for details on delivery processing and status management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.