How To Fix T8229 - Exposure Delivery Item: Delivery Date is not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Exposure Delivery Item: Delivery Date is not set

What causes this issue?

The delivery date is not set in the exposure position. Consequently, the
price calculator cannot discount the price of the delivered commodity.

System Response

The price calculator does not include the delivery of the commodity into
the price calculation.

How to fix this error?

The exposure position needs to be corrected.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8229 - Exposure Delivery Item: Delivery Date is not set ?

  The SAP error message T8229, "Exposure Delivery Item: Delivery Date is not set," typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a delivery item in a sales order or delivery document does not have a delivery date specified, which is essential for processing the delivery.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delivery Date: The most common cause of this error is that the delivery date field for a specific delivery item is not filled in. This can happen if the delivery was created without specifying a date or if the date was inadvertently cleared.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a delivery date to be set for certain types of documents or items.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation of the delivery or sales order, the user may have skipped the delivery date field or made an error in data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set the Delivery Date: 
  
  Navigate to the delivery document or sales order where the error occurred.
  Check the delivery item details and ensure that the delivery date is filled in. If it is missing, enter a valid delivery date.
  Save the changes and try processing the document again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the delivery date is not set as a mandatory field for the relevant document types.
  This may require access to the SAP customizing (SPRO) settings, specifically under logistics and sales and distribution.
  
  
  
  Check User Input: 
  
  Ensure that users are trained to fill in all required fields when creating delivery documents or sales orders to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to delivery processing to understand any additional requirements or settings that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), or VA02 (Change Sales Order) to access and modify the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing delivery date and ensuring proper configuration and user training, you should be able to resolve the T8229 error effectively.