How To Fix /SPE/CROSS_DOCKING003 - There is no preceding delivery for delivery &1 in the TCD chain

/SPE/CROSS_DOCKING003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/CROSS_DOCKING -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: There is no preceding delivery for delivery &1 in the TCD chain

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/CROSS_DOCKING003 - There is no preceding delivery for delivery &1 in the TCD chain ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/CROSS_DOCKING003 indicates that there is no preceding delivery for the specified delivery number in the Transportation Chain (TCD) for cross-docking processes. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and supply chain management when dealing with cross-docking scenarios in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Preceding Delivery: The error occurs when the system expects a preceding delivery (such as a purchase order or inbound delivery) that should have been processed before the current delivery, but it cannot find it in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the cross-docking process or the transportation chain.
  Data Entry Errors: The delivery number entered may be incorrect or may not have been created properly in the system.
  Timing Issues: The preceding delivery may not have been posted or may be in a different status that prevents it from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Preceding Deliveries: Verify if the preceding delivery exists in the system.