How To Fix VL127 - Delivery date cannot be met, forward scheduling to delivery date & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Delivery date cannot be met, forward scheduling to delivery date & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL127 - Delivery date cannot be met, forward scheduling to delivery date & & ?

  The SAP error message VL127 ("Delivery date cannot be met, forward scheduling to delivery date & &") typically occurs during the delivery creation process when the system determines that the requested delivery date cannot be met based on the current scheduling and availability of materials. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Material Availability: The required materials for the delivery are not available in stock or cannot be produced in time to meet the delivery date.
  Production Lead Times: If the items need to be produced, the production lead times may exceed the available time until the requested delivery date.
  Transportation Constraints: There may be issues with transportation planning, such as vehicle availability or route constraints that prevent timely delivery.
  Sales Order Configuration: The sales order may have specific configurations or requirements that complicate the scheduling.
  Capacity Constraints: Production or warehouse capacity may be insufficient to handle the required quantities within the desired timeframe.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the material master or sales order may lead to unrealistic scheduling.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Availability: Review the stock levels and availability of the materials required for the delivery. You can use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check stock levels.
  Adjust Delivery Date: If possible, consider adjusting the requested delivery date to a later date when the materials will be available.
  Review Production Orders: If the items need to be produced, check the production orders and their lead times. You may need to expedite production or adjust the production schedule.
  Transportation Planning: Ensure that transportation planning is correctly set up and that vehicles are available for the required delivery date.
  Capacity Planning: Check the capacity of production and warehouse resources to ensure they can handle the required quantities.
  Re-evaluate Sales Order: Review the sales order for any specific configurations or requirements that may be causing scheduling issues.
  Use Backward Scheduling: If forward scheduling is not feasible, consider using backward scheduling to determine the latest possible delivery date that can be met.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and MD04 (Stock/Requirements List).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to delivery scheduling.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to delivery processing, material planning, and transportation management.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect delivery scheduling.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the VL127 error and successfully create the delivery.