How To Fix VL251 - You may not delete all the items

VL251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: You may not delete all the items

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VL251 - Details

• The SAP error message VL251 ("You may not delete all the items") typically occurs in the context of managing delivery documents in the SAP system, particularly when trying to delete items from a delivery or when attempting to delete a delivery itself. This error indicates that the system does not allow the deletion of all items in a delivery document, as at least one item must remain.
  
  Cause:
  
  At Least One Item Requirement: SAP requires that at least one item remains in the delivery document. Deleting all items would leave the document empty, which is not permitted.
  Document Status: The delivery document may be in a status that does not allow for deletion of all items.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other documents (like sales orders or billing documents) that prevent the deletion of all items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Retain at Least One Item: Ensure that you do not attempt to delete all items. Instead,