How To Fix VL309 - Delivery type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Delivery type & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL309 - Delivery type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL309, which states "Delivery type & is not defined," typically occurs when the system encounters a delivery type that has not been configured in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a delivery document or when processing outbound deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The delivery type specified in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for delivery types.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect delivery type that does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the delivery type was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development) and has not been transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Delivery > Define Delivery Types.
  Verify if the delivery type in question is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Ensure that the delivery type entered is correct. Double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the delivery type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the target environment. You may need to check with your Basis team to confirm this.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the delivery type. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the delivery type configuration, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance on the specific delivery types used in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery)
  VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery)
  VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VL309 error in your SAP system.