How To Fix /SPE/VL403 - There is an open outbound delivery &3 in the WMS for PO &1, item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: There is an open outbound delivery &3 in the WMS for PO &1, item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL403 - There is an open outbound delivery &3 in the WMS for PO &1, item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL403 indicates that there is an open outbound delivery in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) for a specific Purchase Order (PO) and item. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform an action (like creating a new outbound delivery or processing a goods movement) on a PO that already has an open outbound delivery associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Open Outbound Delivery: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an existing outbound delivery for the specified PO and item that has not been completed or closed.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the processing of multiple outbound deliveries for the same PO and item.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incomplete transactions or errors in the delivery process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Deliveries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check if there is an existing outbound delivery for the specified PO and item.
  If an outbound delivery exists, review its status to determine if it can be completed or if it needs to be canceled.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel the Outbound Delivery:
  
  If the existing outbound delivery is still valid, complete the delivery process (e.g., post goods issue).
  If the delivery is no longer needed, consider canceling it to free up the PO for new processing.
  
  
  
  Review WMS Settings: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the WMS to ensure that they align with your business processes and do not restrict the creation of multiple deliveries unnecessarily.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Support Team: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide insights based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VL03N - Display Outbound Delivery
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery
  VL01N - Create Outbound Delivery
  MB1A - Goods Withdrawal
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on outbound deliveries and WMS processes to understand the expected workflows and how to manage deliveries effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.