How To Fix /SPE/VL018 - Delivery cannot be changed in EWM system

/SPE/VL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Delivery cannot be changed in EWM system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL018 - Delivery cannot be changed in EWM system ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL018 Delivery cannot be changed in EWM system typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to modify a delivery that is already being processed or has been completed in the EWM system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Delivery Status: The delivery may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed, picked, or shipped).
  EWM Integration: The delivery might be locked or in use by another process in the EWM system.
  Document Flow: There may be subsequent documents (like outbound deliveries) that are dependent on the current delivery, preventing changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in EWM that restrict changes to deliveries under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Delivery Status: Verify the status of the delivery in the EWM system. If it is completed or in a locked state, you may need to reverse or cancel the