How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY531 - Outbound delivery creation skipped (item is in a hierarchy)

/SCWM/DELIVERY531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Outbound delivery creation skipped (item is in a hierarchy)

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/SCWM/DELIVERY531 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY531 indicates that the outbound delivery creation has been skipped because one or more items in the delivery are part of a hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with hierarchical structures, such as packaging materials or product bundles.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchical Structure: The item in question is part of a hierarchical structure, which means it is dependent on other items or is a component of a larger item (like a kit or a bundle).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for the creation of outbound deliveries for items that are part of a hierarchy.
  Item Status: The status of the item may not allow it to be processed in the outbound delivery due to restrictions or conditions set in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Hierarchy: Review the item in question to understand its hierarchical structure. Ensure