How To Fix VL359 - Saving only possible in overview screen - Qty correlation is necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Saving only possible in overview screen - Qty correlation is necessary

What causes this issue?

The delivery quantity of all batch split items exceeds the original
delivery quantity before you go to the batch split screen.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

When the system increases the delivery quantity of the batch main item,
the quantities of dependent items within the relevant delivery group
also need to be increased. This happens when you leave the batch split
screen to go back to the overview screen.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go back to the overview screen (F3) and check changes caused by the
quantity correlation in the delivery quantities of the dependent items
within the delivery group. Afterwards, you can save the delivery.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL359 - Saving only possible in overview screen - Qty correlation is necessary ?

  The SAP error message VL359 ("Saving only possible in overview screen - Qty correlation is necessary") typically occurs in the context of outbound delivery processing in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the quantities being processed, which prevents the system from saving the delivery document.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantities of items in the delivery do not match the quantities in the sales order or the stock available for delivery.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing in the delivery document.
  Delivery Item Status: The status of the delivery items may not allow for saving, possibly due to prior processing steps not being completed.
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch determination or allocation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL359 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Quantities:
  
  Go to the overview screen of the delivery document.
  Verify that the quantities for each item match the expected values (e.g., sales order quantities, stock availability).
  Adjust the quantities as necessary to ensure they correlate correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Items:
  
  Check the status of each item in the delivery. Ensure that all items are in a status that allows for saving.
  If any items are blocked or have issues, resolve those before attempting to save again.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields in the delivery document are filled out correctly.
  Look for any warnings or errors in the document that may indicate missing information.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is in use, ensure that the correct batches are assigned to the items in the delivery.
  Check for any batch determination issues that may need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Use the Overview Screen:
  
  If you are not already on the overview screen, navigate to it. The error message indicates that saving is only possible from this screen.
  Make any necessary adjustments and then attempt to save the document again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error typically occurs in transactions related to outbound delivery, such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the actions related to the delivery document.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL359 error in your SAP system.