How To Fix V4042 - The delivery go-ahead was reduced

V4042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The delivery go-ahead was reduced

What causes this issue?

The delivery go-ahead in the current JIT delivery schedule
for Item &VI& is smaller than the largest delivery go-ahead to date.
Current: &V2&
Maximum: &V3& &V4&

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4042 - The delivery go-ahead was reduced ?

  The SAP error message V4042, "The delivery go-ahead was reduced," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the delivery process. This message indicates that the system has reduced the quantity of goods that can be delivered for a particular sales order or delivery due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Stock Shortage: The most common reason for this error is that there is insufficient stock available to fulfill the entire delivery quantity requested in the sales order.
  Delivery Blocks: There may be delivery blocks set on the sales order or delivery that prevent the full quantity from being processed.
  Partial Deliveries: The system may be configured to allow only partial deliveries, and the requested quantity exceeds what is available.
  Sales Order Changes: Changes made to the sales order after the delivery has been created can lead to discrepancies in the quantities.
  Credit Limit Issues: If the customer has exceeded