How To Fix VL063 - Overdelivery tolerance of & % has been exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Overdelivery tolerance of & % has been exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL063 - Overdelivery tolerance of & % has been exceeded ?

  The SAP error message VL063 indicates that the overdelivery tolerance for a delivery has been exceeded. This typically occurs when the quantity of goods being delivered exceeds the allowed overdelivery limit set in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Overdelivery Tolerance Setting: Each material can have an overdelivery tolerance percentage defined in the material master or in the sales order. If the delivered quantity exceeds this tolerance, the error message VL063 is triggered.
  Delivery Quantity: The quantity being delivered is greater than the ordered quantity plus the allowed overdelivery percentage.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the sales document type or delivery type may not allow for overdelivery, or the tolerance percentage may be set too low.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Delivery Quantity: Verify the quantity being delivered against the ordered quantity. Ensure that it is within the allowed limits.
  Adjust Overdelivery Tolerance:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM02) and check the overdelivery tolerance settings under the sales view.
  Alternatively, check the sales order (transaction code VA02) to see if the overdelivery tolerance is set correctly.
  
  
  Modify Delivery: If the overdelivery is necessary, you can either:
  
  Adjust the delivery quantity to be within the allowed limits.
  Change the sales order to increase the ordered quantity if the overdelivery is justified.
  
  
  Configuration Changes: If the overdelivery tolerance needs to be adjusted for future transactions, consult with your SAP configuration team to modify the settings in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., sales document types, delivery types).
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the delivery or sales order.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for details on configuring overdelivery tolerances and handling delivery processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on handling VL063 errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL063 error and ensure that your delivery processes run smoothly.