How To Fix VL148 - Not possible to create an inbound delivery

VL148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Not possible to create an inbound delivery

What causes this issue?

You cannot create an inbound delivery.
One of the following may be the cause:
The purchase order is blocked
Inbound deliveries were not intended for this purchase order
There are no more open order quantites in the shipping notification

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

There is no merchandise distribution data. Create issue documents
(warehouse orders) for your procurement document.

System Response

No inbound deliveries could be created.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the purchase order is not blocked or choose a suitable
purchase order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VL148 - Details

• The SAP error message VL148, which states "Not possible to create an inbound delivery," typically occurs when there are issues related to the creation of inbound deliveries in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Purchase Order (PO): The inbound delivery is often linked to a purchase order. If the PO is missing, incorrect, or not in the expected status, the system will not allow the creation of an inbound delivery.
  
  
  Delivery Date Issues: If the delivery date is in the past or not within the acceptable range defined in the system, it may prevent the creation of the inbound delivery.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: If the material being received does not have the necessary master data set up (e.g., it is not defined as