How To Fix /SPE/VL252 - Found bill has entries for outbound deliveries, which are not in list.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Found bill has entries for outbound deliveries, which are not in list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL252 - Found bill has entries for outbound deliveries, which are not in list. ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL252 indicates that there are entries in a bill that reference outbound deliveries, but those deliveries are not included in the list that the system is processing. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with billing documents and outbound deliveries in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Deliveries: The outbound deliveries referenced in the bill may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mismatch in the data entry, such as incorrect delivery numbers or missing entries in the billing document.
  Inconsistent Status: The status of the outbound deliveries may not be consistent with what is expected (e.g., they may not be fully processed or may be in a different status).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linking of deliveries to billing documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deliveries: Verify that all outbound deliveries referenced in the bill exist in the system. You can do this by checking the delivery document numbers in the relevant transaction (e.g., VL03N).
  Review Billing Document: Ensure that the billing document is correctly referencing the outbound deliveries. Check for any discrepancies in the delivery numbers.
  Reprocess Deliveries: If the deliveries are missing or have been incorrectly processed, you may need to reprocess them or create new deliveries as necessary.
  Check Status: Ensure that the outbound deliveries are in the correct status and are fully processed. If they are incomplete, complete the necessary steps to finalize them.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to billing and delivery processing. There may be specific configurations that need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) and VF03 (Display Billing Document) to investigate the details of the deliveries and billing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing and delivery processing for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.