How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN248 - Delivery status &1 is not valid; use value help to change the status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Delivery status &1 is not valid; use value help to change the status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN248 - Delivery status &1 is not valid; use value help to change the status ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN248 indicates that the delivery status you are trying to set for a delivery document is not valid. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing or logistics execution in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status: The status you are trying to assign to the delivery document does not exist in the system or is not allowed for the current context.
  Configuration Issues: The status values may not be properly configured in the system, or the status you are trying to use is not active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the delivery status.
  Business Logic: The business process may dictate that certain statuses cannot be assigned based on the current state of the delivery.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Value Help: The error message suggests using value help to select a valid status. You can do this by clicking on the input field for the delivery status and selecting a valid option from the list provided.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for delivery statuses in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the status you are trying to use is defined and active.
  Review User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to change the delivery status. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Logistics Execution, Advanced Shipping Notification) for more details on valid statuses and their usage.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to view or modify delivery documents.
  Customizing Settings: The relevant customizing settings can usually be found under the Logistics Execution section in SPRO, specifically in the area related to delivery processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the delivery status as needed.