How To Fix /SPE/VL260 - Outbound Delivery &1 not found, for Position of Billing Document &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Outbound Delivery &1 not found, for Position of Billing Document &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL260 - Outbound Delivery &1 not found, for Position of Billing Document &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL260 Outbound Delivery &1 not found, for Position of Billing Document &2 typically occurs in the context of billing document processing, particularly when there is an attempt to create or process a billing document that references an outbound delivery that cannot be found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Outbound Delivery: The outbound delivery referenced in the billing document does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or not created at all.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The billing document may be referencing an incorrect or outdated outbound delivery number.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., LIKP for deliveries).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the outbound delivery.
  Document Status: The outbound delivery may be in a status that does not allow it to be referenced in billing (e.g., it may be canceled or not fully processed).
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Outbound Delivery: Check if the outbound delivery number (&1) exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code VL03N to display the outbound delivery.
  Check Billing Document: Ensure that the billing document number (&2) is correctly referencing the outbound delivery. You can check this in transaction VF03.
  Recreate Outbound Delivery: If the outbound delivery is missing, you may need to recreate it if possible, or check if it was mistakenly deleted.
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the outbound delivery is in a status that allows it to be referenced in billing. If it is in a blocked or canceled status, you may need to resolve that issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the outbound delivery and billing document.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  VF03: Display Billing Document
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery (if you need to make adjustments)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LIKP: Header data for outbound deliveries
  LIPS: Item data for outbound deliveries
  VBRK: Header data for billing documents
  VBRP: Item data for billing documents
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.