How To Fix VL237 - Open picking requests for dlv. item (batch determination not possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Open picking requests for dlv. item (batch determination not possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL237 - Open picking requests for dlv. item (batch determination not possible) ?

  The SAP error message VL237 ("Open picking requests for delivery item (batch determination not possible)") typically occurs during the delivery process when the system is unable to determine a batch for a delivery item due to open picking requests. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Open Picking Requests: There are open picking requests for the delivery item that have not been processed or completed. This can prevent the system from determining a batch.
  Batch Management Settings: The batch management settings for the material may not be configured correctly, or the batch determination procedure may not be set up properly.
  Stock Availability: There may not be sufficient stock available in the specified batch to fulfill the picking request.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for picking (e.g., blocked, expired).
  Delivery Item Configuration: The delivery item may not be configured correctly in terms of batch determination settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Open Picking Requests: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VL06O (Outbound Delivery Monitor) and check for any open picking requests related to the delivery item. Ensure that all picking requests are processed.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  Verify that the batch management settings for the material are correctly configured. Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) under the "Sales: General/Plant" view and ensure that batch management is activated.
  Ensure that the batch determination procedure is correctly assigned to the material type.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Availability:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock levels for the material and ensure that there is sufficient stock available in the required batch.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Status:
  
  Check the status of the batch using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to ensure that it is not blocked or expired.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Item Configuration:
  
  Review the delivery item configuration in the outbound delivery document to ensure that it is set up correctly for batch determination.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Picking Requests:
  
  If necessary, you can reprocess the picking requests by using transaction code VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) and attempting to re-trigger the batch determination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Determination Procedure: Understand how batch determination works in SAP and how to configure it. This includes defining the batch determination strategy and assigning it to the relevant materials.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL06O (Outbound Delivery Monitor), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and MMBE (Stock Overview).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to batch determination and picking requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL237 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.