How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY533 - Outbound delivery creation skipped (OD already exists or is not relevant)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 533

• Message text: Outbound delivery creation skipped (OD already exists or is not relevant)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY533 - Outbound delivery creation skipped (OD already exists or is not relevant) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY533 indicates that the system has skipped the creation of an outbound delivery because either an outbound delivery already exists for the specified criteria or the outbound delivery is not relevant for processing. This error typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Outbound Delivery: An outbound delivery with the same reference (e.g., sales order, delivery note) already exists in the system.
  Delivery Not Relevant: The outbound delivery may not be relevant for processing due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The delivery is already completed or canceled.
  The delivery is not in a status that allows further processing.
  The delivery is not assigned to the correct warehouse or storage location.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in EWM that prevent the creation of a new outbound delivery under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Deliveries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/OD or /SCWM/DELIVERY to check if an outbound delivery already exists for the same reference.
  If an existing delivery is found, determine if it can be used or if it needs to be modified.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Status:
  
  Check the status of the existing outbound delivery. If it is completed or canceled, you may need to create a new delivery or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in EWM to ensure that the conditions for creating outbound deliveries are correctly set up.
  Check if there are any specific rules or settings that might prevent the creation of a new delivery.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific conditions that lead to this error message.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure and the conditions leading to the error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/OD for outbound deliveries and /SCWM/DELIVERY for delivery management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /SCWM/DELIVERY533 error message.