How To Fix VC159 - The date proposal is not allowed for delivery orders

VC159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: The date proposal is not allowed for delivery orders

What causes this issue?

The proposal of the <DS:GLOS.requested_delivery_date>requested delivery
date</> and/or the pricing date, cannot be configured for delivery
orders, because it refers to the pickup date.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Delete your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VC159 - Details

• The SAP error message VC159, "The date proposal is not allowed for delivery orders," typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has encountered a date proposal for a delivery order that does not meet the required criteria or constraints set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Proposal: The proposed delivery date may fall outside of acceptable ranges defined in the system, such as lead times, delivery schedules, or business rules.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the delivery or shipping point that restrict certain date proposals.
  Material Availability: The proposed date may not align with the availability of materials or stock levels.
  Sales Order Constraints: If the delivery is linked to a sales order, the constraints or conditions of the sales order may not allow for the proposed date.
  Transportation Planning: If transportation planning is involved, the proposed date may conflict