How To Fix V4161 - A delivery order could not be determined

V4161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: A delivery order could not be determined

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V4161 - Details

• The SAP error message V4161, which states "A delivery order could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes when the system is unable to find a suitable delivery order for a sales document. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error V4161
  
  
  Missing Delivery Order: The most straightforward cause is that there is no delivery order created for the sales order or the delivery order has been deleted.
  
  
  Delivery Grouping Issues: If the sales order is part of a delivery group, and the grouping criteria are not met, the system may not be able to determine the appropriate delivery order.
  
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Data: If the sales order or related documents have missing or incorrect data (e.g., shipping point, delivery date, or material availability), the system may fail to find a delivery order.
  
  
  Delivery Status: The delivery order