How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF218 - Manual creation: planning distribution status (DDS) must be active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Manual creation: planning distribution status (DDS) must be active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF218 - Manual creation: planning distribution status (DDS) must be active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF218 indicates that there is an issue with the planning distribution status (DDS) when trying to manually create a delivery confirmation in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the DDS is not active for the relevant delivery or process.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inactive DDS: The planning distribution status (DDS) for the delivery is not set to active. This can happen if the delivery was not properly configured or if there are settings in the system that prevent the DDS from being activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that need to be adjusted to allow for the DDS to be active.
  Delivery Status: The delivery might be in a status that does not allow for manual confirmation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check DDS Status:
  
  Go to the relevant delivery document in the EWM system and check the DDS status. Ensure that it is set to active.
  If it is not active, you may need to activate it through the appropriate transaction or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the EWM system related to planning distribution. Ensure that the settings allow for the DDS to be active for the type of delivery you are working with.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or EWM configuration team to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Delivery Status:
  
  Verify the status of the delivery. If the delivery is in a status that does not allow for manual confirmation, you may need to change its status or complete any prerequisite steps before attempting to confirm it manually.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF218 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/PRDI for managing deliveries and /SCWM/DELIVERY for delivery processing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EWM and DDS for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to create the delivery confirmation has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.