How To Fix /SPE/DIRDLV020 - Enter a suitable delivery type for inbound deliveries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/DIRDLV -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a suitable delivery type for inbound deliveries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/DIRDLV020 - Enter a suitable delivery type for inbound deliveries ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/DIRDLV020 indicates that there is an issue with the delivery type for inbound deliveries. This error typically occurs when the system cannot find a suitable delivery type for the inbound delivery process. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The delivery type for inbound deliveries may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the delivery type may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine a suitable delivery type.
  Document Type Not Allowed: The document type being used may not be allowed for the specific inbound delivery process.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the inbound delivery.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Delivery Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Delivery > Define Delivery Types.
  Ensure that the delivery types for inbound deliveries are properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Material and Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the relevant fields for inbound deliveries are filled out correctly.
  Verify the vendor master data to ensure that it is set up for inbound deliveries.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used is allowed for the inbound delivery process.
  Review the settings in the configuration to ensure that the document type is correctly linked to the delivery type.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process inbound deliveries.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VL31N (Create Inbound Delivery) or VL32N (Change Inbound Delivery) to test the delivery process.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to determine the delivery type.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.