How To Fix VL378 - Goods receiving point &1 was determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Goods receiving point &1 was determined

What causes this issue?

The goods receiving point &V1& is determined from plant &V2& and storage
location &V3& for the inbound delivery item.

System Response

The determined goods receiving point has been copied into the header of
the inbound delivery.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can specify the assignment of goods receiving points for the inbound
delivery in <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDWAR>Customizing</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL378 - Goods receiving point &1 was determined ?

  The SAP error message VL378 indicates that a goods receiving point has been determined for a delivery, but there may be an issue with the configuration or data that prevents the process from completing successfully. This message typically arises in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly during the goods receipt process.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The goods receiving point may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the relevant master data or configuration tables.
  Master Data Problems: The material master, vendor master, or other related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the correct goods receiving point.
  Delivery Document Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the delivery document itself, such as missing information or incorrect data entries.
  Warehouse Management Settings: If you are using Warehouse Management (WM), the settings related to storage locations and warehouse processes may not be aligned with the goods receiving point determination logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the goods receiving points in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Review Master Data: Verify the material master and vendor master data for the items involved in the delivery. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the goods receiving point is specified.
  Analyze Delivery Document: Check the delivery document for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the document is in a valid state for processing.
  Warehouse Management Review: If applicable, check the settings in the Warehouse Management module. Ensure that the storage locations and goods receiving points are correctly defined and that the warehouse processes are set up to handle the goods receipt.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to investigate the delivery document.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the logic that determines the goods receiving point. This can help identify where the process is failing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in logistics and inventory management within SAP.