How To Fix VL164 - Delivery already contained in a shipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Delivery already contained in a shipment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL164 - Delivery already contained in a shipment ?

  The SAP error message VL164 ("Delivery already contained in a shipment") typically occurs when you attempt to add a delivery to a shipment that has already been included in another shipment. This can happen in the logistics and shipping processes within SAP, particularly when managing deliveries and shipments in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Inclusion: The delivery you are trying to add has already been included in a shipment.
  Incorrect Shipment Processing: There may be an attempt to process a delivery that is already associated with a different shipment.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with how the system is configured to handle shipments and deliveries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipment Status: Verify the status of the shipment to which the delivery is already assigned. You can do this by navigating to the shipment document in SAP and checking the list of deliveries included.
  
  
  Review Deliveries: Go to the delivery document and check if it is already assigned to another shipment. If it is, you will need to either remove it from that shipment or create a new shipment for the delivery.
  
  
  Remove from Shipment: If you need to reassign the delivery, you can remove it from the current shipment. This can typically be done in the shipment document by selecting the delivery and choosing the option to remove it.
  
  
  Create New Shipment: If the delivery must remain in its current shipment, you may need to create a new shipment for the new delivery you are trying to add.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the process may vary slightly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to shipments and deliveries include:
  
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VT01N: Create Shipment
  VT02N: Change Shipment
  VT03N: Display Shipment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions for specific scenarios.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify shipments and deliveries in the system.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training for users involved in the shipping process to minimize errors related to shipment and delivery handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL164 error and manage your shipments and deliveries effectively in SAP.