How To Fix VL369 - Item &1 is not relevant for picking

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 369

• Message text: Item &1 is not relevant for picking

What causes this issue?

The system receives a pick order verification for delivery item &V1&.
Even though this item is not relevant for picking, the pick quantity
&V2& is confirmed. The delivery quantity entered in the delivery is
&V3&.

System Response

The picked quantity verified for item &V1& for the delivery is ignored.
This means that no picked quantity is entered into the delivery.

How to fix this error?

Note that the system ignores pick order verifications for delivery
items that are not relevant for picking. Quantity updates can only be
made in the delivery for picking-relevant item categories.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL369 - Item &1 is not relevant for picking ?

  The SAP error message VL369 ("Item &1 is not relevant for picking") typically occurs during the picking process in the SAP system, particularly when trying to create a delivery or perform a picking operation for a sales order or delivery item. This error indicates that the specific item in question is not set up to be picked, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes of VL369
  
  
  Item Not Pickable: The item may not be marked as pickable in the material master or sales order. This can happen if the item is a service or a non-stock item.
  
  
  Delivery Item Category: The delivery item category may not allow picking. For example, certain item categories are configured for direct delivery or services, which do not require picking.
  
  
  Stock Type: The stock type of the item may not be suitable for picking. For instance, if the stock is in a blocked or quality inspection status, it may not be available for picking.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: If you are using Warehouse Management (WM), the item may not be set up correctly in the warehouse, or it may not exist in the warehouse stock.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the item may not have a valid batch available for picking.
  
  
  Solutions to VL369
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Verify the item in the material master (MM03) to ensure it is set as pickable. Check the "Sales Org. Data" and "Plant Data" views for relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Item Category:
  
  Check the delivery item category in the sales order or delivery document. Ensure that it is configured to allow picking.
  
  
  
  Inspect Stock Status:
  
  Check the stock status of the item using transaction code MMBE. Ensure that the stock is available and not in a blocked or quality inspection status.
  
  
  
  Warehouse Management Configuration:
  
  If using WM, ensure that the item is properly set up in the warehouse. Check the warehouse stock and ensure that the item exists in the relevant storage location.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is in use, ensure that there is a valid batch available for the item. You can check this using transaction code MSC3N.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or configurations, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can help identify the root cause and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for VL369 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to delivery processing, picking, and warehouse management for more detailed information on configurations and settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL369 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.