How To Fix /SPE/ID_HANDLING100 - You cannot change status of inbound delivery &1 item &2 to 'hold'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/ID_HANDLING -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: You cannot change status of inbound delivery &1 item &2 to 'hold'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING100 - You cannot change status of inbound delivery &1 item &2 to 'hold' ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING100 indicates that you are trying to change the status of an inbound delivery item to 'hold', but the system is preventing this action due to certain conditions not being met. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Status Restrictions: The item may already be in a status that does not allow it to be changed to 'hold'. For example, if the item is already processed or has been partially delivered, the system may restrict changes.
  
  
  Document Flow: There may be subsequent documents (like goods receipts or invoices) that are linked to the inbound delivery, preventing changes to its status.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow certain status changes based on business rules or settings defined in the system.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the inbound delivery.
  
  
  Open Items: There may be open items or pending actions related to the inbound delivery that need to be resolved before the status can be changed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current status of the inbound delivery item to ensure it is eligible for a status change. You can do this by navigating to the inbound delivery document and checking its status.
  
  
  Review Document Flow: Check if there are any subsequent documents that are linked to the inbound delivery. If there are, you may need to reverse or complete those documents before changing the status.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings related to inbound delivery processing to ensure that the status change is allowed. This may require assistance from a SAP Basis or configuration consultant.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the status. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  Resolve Open Items: If there are any open items or pending actions, resolve them first. This may involve completing or canceling related transactions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL32N (Change Inbound Delivery) to view and manage inbound deliveries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on inbound delivery processing and status management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.