How To Fix VL297 - Delivery type & requires reference to a return delivery entry

VL297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Delivery type & requires reference to a return delivery entry

What causes this issue?

A delivery with delivery type &V1& cannot be created with this
transaction.

How to fix this error?

Deliveries with delivery type &V1& must be created using
<DS:TRAN.MBRL>Create return delivery</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL297 - Delivery type & requires reference to a return delivery entry ?

  The SAP error message VL297 indicates that a delivery type requires a reference to a return delivery entry. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management when processing deliveries and returns in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message VL297 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Delivery Type Configuration: The delivery type being used is configured to require a reference to a return delivery. This means that the system expects a return delivery document to be linked to the current delivery process.
  
  
  Missing Reference: The system is unable to find the necessary reference to a return delivery entry. This could happen if the return delivery has not been created or if there is a mismatch in the delivery types.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Flow: The sequence of document processing may not be followed correctly, leading to the absence of a required reference.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL297 error, you can take the following