How To Fix VL236 - The delivery item has already been confirmed by WM

VL236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: The delivery item has already been confirmed by WM

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.LVSTA>Warehouse Management activity</> status does not allow
a new batch determination.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you have not yet assigned the complete delivery quantity and if you
want to add new batches, you can change the batch determination (Edit
=> Batch determination => Change batch determination).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL236 - The delivery item has already been confirmed by WM ?

  The SAP error message VL236 ("The delivery item has already been confirmed by WM") typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when you attempt to process a delivery item that has already been confirmed in the warehouse. This can happen during various operations, such as picking, packing, or shipping.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Confirmation: The delivery item has already been confirmed in the warehouse, and the system does not allow for a second confirmation.
  Status Issues: The item may have a status that indicates it has already been processed, preventing further actions.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The sequence of operations may not have been followed correctly, leading to attempts to confirm an item that is already confirmed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Confirmation Status: Verify the status of the delivery item in the system. You can do this by checking the delivery document in transaction VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to see if the item has already been confirmed.
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