How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY246 - The vendor must be identical for all items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: The vendor must be identical for all items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY246 - The vendor must be identical for all items ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY246 indicates that there is a mismatch in the vendor information for the items in a delivery. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics when trying to process a delivery that contains items from different vendors. The system requires that all items in a single delivery must come from the same vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Vendors: The delivery contains items that are sourced from different vendors. SAP requires that all items in a delivery must be from the same vendor to ensure proper processing and tracking.
  Incorrect Item Master Data: The vendor information in the material master for the items may not be consistent, leading to discrepancies.
  Delivery Creation Process: The way the delivery was created may have inadvertently included items from different vendors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Delivery Items: Check the items included in the delivery. Ensure that all items are from the same vendor. If they are not, you will need to create separate deliveries for items from different vendors.
  Adjust Item Master Data: If the items should be from the same vendor, verify and correct the vendor information in the material master records for the affected items.
  Create Separate Deliveries: If the items are legitimately from different vendors, create separate deliveries for each vendor's items.
  Consult with Procurement: If there is confusion about vendor assignments, consult with the procurement team to clarify which vendor should be associated with which items.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to manage deliveries.
  Material Master Data: Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to review vendor assignments.
  Logistics Execution: This error is part of the logistics execution process, so understanding the flow of goods and vendor management in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your deliveries are processed correctly.