How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY181 - Document is (partially) packed (deletion not allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Document is (partially) packed (deletion not allowed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY181 - Document is (partially) packed (deletion not allowed) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY181 Document is (partially) packed (deletion not allowed) typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to delete a delivery document that has already been partially packed. This error is a safeguard to prevent inconsistencies in the warehouse management process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Partial Packing: The delivery document has been partially packed, meaning that some items have already been assigned to handling units (HUs) or have been processed in some way.
  Document Status: The status of the delivery document may not allow for deletion due to the packing status.
  Business Logic: The system is designed to prevent deletion of documents that are in a state where they could affect inventory or logistics processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Packing Status:
  
  Review the packing status of the delivery document. If it is partially packed, you may need to either complete the packing