How To Fix VL258 - Transaction &1 is outdated

VL258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Transaction &1 is outdated

What causes this issue?

The transaction you called up (&V1&) is outdated.

How to fix this error?

SAP recommends using the following transactions for delivery processing
instead:
Outbound deliveries
<DS:TRAN.VL01N>VL01N</> Create outbound delivery with order reference
<DS:TRAN.VL01NO>VL01NO</> Create outbound delivery without order
reference
<DS:TRAN.VL02N>VL02N</> Change outbound delivery
<DS:TRAN.VL03N>VL03N</> Display outbound delivery
Inbound deliveries
<DS:TRAN.VL31N>VL31N</> Create inbound delivery
<DS:TRAN.VL32N>VL32N</> Change inbound delivery
<DS:TRAN.VL33N>VL33N</> Display inbound delivery
You can also reach the above transactions by way of the SAP Easy Access
navigational window.

Procedure for System Administrators

Transaction &V1& is still supported in order to keep existing batch
inputs with this transaction functional.
You can find more information on this subject in the
<DS:RELN.LE_46A_SHP_ENJOYLIEF>release information
</> about the new delivery dialog and in SAP Note 491875.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL258 - Transaction &1 is outdated ?

  The SAP error message VL258, which states "Transaction &1 is outdated," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with delivery documents. This error indicates that the transaction you are trying to process is no longer valid or has been superseded by a more recent transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Outdated Document: The delivery document you are trying to access or process has been marked as outdated, possibly due to changes in the underlying data or business processes.
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for further processing.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate the validity period of certain transactions.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database that lead to the system recognizing the transaction as outdated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the delivery document in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant