How To Fix VC168 - Delivery item numbers could be too big

VC168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Delivery item numbers could be too big

What causes this issue?

If the item number increment is too big, this can result in item
numbers which are not permitted.

System Response

The area for item numbers above 900000 in delivery processing is
reserved for special items (batch split and packaging material items).
and cannot be used for normal delivery items.

How to fix this error?

Choose the item number increment so that you know that the item number
area will not be above 900000 for processing your business
transactions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC168 - Delivery item numbers could be too big ?

  The SAP error message VC168, which states "Delivery item numbers could be too big," typically occurs in the context of handling deliveries in SAP, particularly when dealing with the configuration of the system for handling item numbers in deliveries. This error can arise when the system encounters a situation where the item number exceeds the defined limits for delivery items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Number Limit Exceeded: The error usually indicates that the number of items in a delivery exceeds the maximum limit set in the system configuration. This limit can be defined in the system settings for deliveries.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the delivery item number range may not be set correctly, leading to the system being unable to process the delivery due to the item count.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, this error can also be triggered by incorrect data entry or an attempt to process a delivery with an unusually high number