How To Fix V4069 - No external agent delivery was entered as a starting point

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: No external agent delivery was entered as a starting point

What causes this issue?

You have called up the display/determine function for the quantity in
transit from the external agent to the customer. However, you did not
enter the delivery note quantity as a starting point.

System Response

The system terminates the function call.

How to fix this error?

Enter the delivery note number in the 'Ext.agent delivery' field and
call the function 'in transit from external agent to customer.'

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4069 - No external agent delivery was entered as a starting point ?

  The SAP error message V4069, "No external agent delivery was entered as a starting point," typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid external agent delivery to use as a reference for processing a particular transaction, such as a delivery or shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Agent Delivery: The most common cause of this error is that there is no external agent delivery document created or available in the system for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the handling of external agent deliveries.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered incorrect data or failed to complete necessary fields in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create external agent deliveries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Deliveries: Verify if there are any existing external agent deliveries in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., VL03N for display delivery).
  Create a New External Agent Delivery: If no deliveries exist, you may need to create a new external agent delivery using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., VL01N for creating a delivery).
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to external agent deliveries in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Data Entry Verification: Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly in the transaction you are trying to process. Double-check for any missing or incorrect information.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access external agent deliveries. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Delivery), VL02N (Change Delivery), and VL03N (Display Delivery).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to delivery processing and external agent deliveries for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.