How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY805 - Delivery cannot be deleted; it was transferred from an external system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Delivery cannot be deleted; it was transferred from an external system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY805 - Delivery cannot be deleted; it was transferred from an external system ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY805 indicates that a delivery cannot be deleted because it was transferred from an external system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with deliveries that have been created or managed outside of the SAP system, such as through an integration with another system (e.g., an ERP system, a third-party logistics provider, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  External System Integration: The delivery in question was created in an external system and then transferred to SAP EWM. As a result, the system has restrictions on deleting such deliveries to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to prevent the deletion of deliveries that may have dependencies or references in other systems or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Status: Ensure that the delivery is not in a status that prevents deletion (e.g., it may be in a status that is still being processed).
  Consult External System: If the