How To Fix VL038 - Item &: delivery split because of varying routes

VL038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Item &: delivery split because of varying routes

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& cannot be shipped in the same delivery with the other items
in the document because the route is different.

System Response

The system issues this message if a delivery split is necessary.
Parts of this text were copied from message VL014
This message either appears in the collective processing log or during
creation of outbound deliveries from projects or for subcontracting. It
informs you that the item specified will be shipped in a delivery other
than the delivery that includes the other items from the same document.
If there was a general problem with shipment of the delivery, a
different message appears.
If this message appears when you are creating an outbound delivery with
reference to a sales order in the foreground, it indicates that the
order item cannot be shipped with the current outbound delivery.

How to fix this error?

If this message appears when you are creating an outbound delivery for
a sales order, you have to create an individual delivery for the same
sales order to ensure that all items will be shipped.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VL038 - Details

• The SAP error message VL038 ("Item &: delivery split because of varying routes") typically occurs during the delivery processing in the SAP system. This error indicates that the items in a delivery cannot be combined into a single delivery due to differences in their shipping routes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Shipping Points: The items in the delivery may originate from different shipping points, which can lead to different routes.
  Route Determination: The system determines routes based on various factors such as shipping conditions, delivery dates, and transportation zones. If these factors differ for the items, the system will split the delivery.
  Transportation Management Settings: Configuration settings in the transportation management module may lead to different routes being assigned to items.
  Item-Specific Settings: Certain items may have specific route settings that differ from others, causing the split.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Shipping Points: Ensure that all items in the delivery are