How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV238 - ASN &1 item &2: Kanban ID could not be assigned

/SCMB/DM_DLV238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: ASN &1 item &2: Kanban ID could not be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV238 - ASN &1 item &2: Kanban ID could not be assigned ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV238 ASN &1 item &2: Kanban ID could not be assigned typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with Kanban systems.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the system is unable to assign a Kanban ID to a specific item in the ASN. The reasons for this could include:
  
  Missing Kanban Configuration: The Kanban ID may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant settings for the Kanban process may be incomplete.
  Incorrect Item Master Data: The item in question may not be set up correctly in the material master, or it may not be linked to the appropriate Kanban control cycle.
  Status Issues: The Kanban control cycle may be in a status that does not allow for new assignments (e.g., it may be inactive or closed).
  Quantity Issues: The quantity being processed may not match