How To Fix VL436 - Not all serial numbers for delivery item &1 can be deleted (-> long text)

VL436 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Not all serial numbers for delivery item &1 can be deleted (-> long text)

What causes this issue?

When you attempted to delete serial numbers that are assigned to a
delivery item, one or more serial numbers could not be deleted.

System Response

The transaction was cancelled in order to avoid data incosistencies.

How to fix this error?

Inform system administration.

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 VL436 - Not all serial numbers for delivery item &1 can be deleted (-> long text) ?

  The SAP error message VL436 indicates that not all serial numbers for a delivery item can be deleted. This typically occurs when there are issues related to the serial number management in the context of deliveries. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Assignment: The serial numbers assigned to the delivery item may be linked to other transactions or documents, such as goods issues, returns, or stock transfers, which prevent their deletion.
  Status of Serial Numbers: The serial numbers might be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., they are already used in a subsequent process).
  Incomplete Delivery: If the delivery is not fully processed or is in a status that does not allow changes, you may encounter this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the deletion of serial numbers under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Serial Number Status: Review the status