How To Fix /SPE/DIRDLV003 - Delivery type cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/DIRDLV -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Delivery type cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/DIRDLV003 - Delivery type cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/DIRDLV003 Delivery type cannot be determined typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with the delivery process. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate delivery type for a given sales order or delivery document.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The delivery type may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the delivery type is not defined for the relevant sales document type or if the configuration is incomplete.
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the customer, material, or sales organization may be incomplete or inconsistent, leading to the inability to determine the delivery type.
  
  
  Sales Document Type Issues: The sales document type used in the order may not be linked to a delivery type in the configuration.
  
  
  Delivery Plant Issues: The plant associated with the delivery may not be set up correctly, or it may not be assigned to the relevant delivery type.
  
  
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that affect the delivery determination process, they may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant configuration for delivery types.
  Ensure that the delivery type is defined for the sales document type you are using.
  Verify that the delivery type is assigned to the correct shipping point and plant.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify the material master data to ensure that the delivery-related settings are correct.
  Ensure that the sales organization is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type used in the order is correctly linked to a delivery type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Plant:
  
  Check if the plant associated with the delivery is correctly configured and linked to the delivery type.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits, review the code to ensure that they are not interfering with the delivery determination process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to delivery processing in the SD module for more detailed information on configuration and master data requirements.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the delivery type can now be determined correctly for the affected sales orders or deliveries.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.