How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY233 - Manually created deliveries cannot have a preceding request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Manually created deliveries cannot have a preceding request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY233 - Manually created deliveries cannot have a preceding request ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY233 indicates that a manually created delivery cannot have a preceding request. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an attempt to create a delivery that is not aligned with the system's expectations regarding the delivery process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Delivery Creation: The error arises when a user tries to create a delivery manually while the system expects that the delivery should be generated from a preceding request (like a sales order or transfer order).
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead the system to believe that a preceding request is necessary.
  Process Flow Violation: The process flow defined in the system may not allow for manual deliveries to be created without a preceding request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Creation Method: Ensure that you are following the correct process for creating deliveries. If a preceding request is