How To Fix /SCWM/CHM_DLV005 - &4 open delivery documents have reference to stock; release stock first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CHM_DLV -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &4 open delivery documents have reference to stock; release stock first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CHM_DLV005 - &4 open delivery documents have reference to stock; release stock first ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CHM_DLV005 indicates that there are open delivery documents that reference stock, and you need to release the stock before you can proceed with the operation you are attempting. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics execution processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you try to perform an action (like deleting or changing a delivery) on a delivery document that is still linked to stock. This means that there are items in the delivery that have not been fully processed or that the stock is still reserved for that delivery.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Deliveries: Identify the open delivery documents that are causing the issue. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for delivery processing) or /SCWM/DELIVERY to view the details of the deliveries.
  
  
  Release Stock: You need to