How To Fix V4156 - Schedule lines in the planning delivery schedule are still available.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Schedule lines in the planning delivery schedule are still available.

What causes this issue?

You deleted the instruction for planning delivery schedule. But the item
you select has schedule lines in the planning delivery schedule.

System Response

If you remove the
<DS:DE.PLAVO>instruction</> from the scheduling agreement item, the
schedule lines in the planning delivery schedule are no longer relevant
to planning and delivery. Schedule lines in the forecast delivery
schedule will replace them in this regard.

How to fix this error?

We recommend that, before removing the instruction, you either delete
the schedule lines in the planning delivery schedule or create a new
planning delivery schedule with no schedule lines.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4156 - Schedule lines in the planning delivery schedule are still available. ?

  The SAP error message V4156, which states "Schedule lines in the planning delivery schedule are still available," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there are still open schedule lines for a delivery schedule that you are trying to process. This can happen during various transactions, such as when attempting to create a delivery or when trying to close a sales order.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of open schedule lines in the planning delivery schedule. This means that there are still items or quantities that have not been fulfilled or delivered, and the system is preventing further processing until these are addressed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Schedule Lines:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VA03 for sales order display) and check the schedule lines associated with the sales order or delivery schedule.
  Identify any open schedule lines that have not been delivered or fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Open Schedule Lines:
  
  If the schedule lines are no longer needed, you can cancel them.
  If they are still required, ensure that the necessary deliveries are created to fulfill these schedule lines.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Schedule:
  
  If you are working with a delivery schedule, you may need to adjust the quantities or dates in the delivery schedule to ensure that all items are accounted for.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no related documents (like open purchase orders or production orders) that might be causing the schedule lines to remain open.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your logistics or sales team to determine the best course of action regarding the open schedule lines.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to manage deliveries and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP SD, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to sales order processing and delivery schedules for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the V4156 error message in SAP.