How To Fix VL443 - You cannot save a delivery without items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 443

• Message text: You cannot save a delivery without items

What causes this issue?

The delivery was already distributed to the decentralized Warehouse
Management System. You cannot save the document without items, because
this would make further processing of the distributed delivery
impossible in the system.

System Response

The system stops you saving the delivery.

How to fix this error?

Delete the document entirely, where necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL443 - You cannot save a delivery without items ?

  The SAP error message VL443, which states "You cannot save a delivery without items," typically occurs when you attempt to create or save a delivery document in the SAP system without any line items (i.e., without any products or materials included in the delivery). This error is common in the logistics and supply chain modules of SAP, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD) and warehouse management (WM).
  Cause:
  
  No Items Added: The most straightforward cause is that no items have been added to the delivery document. This can happen if the delivery was created manually without selecting any items or if there was an issue during the transfer of items from the sales order to the delivery.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the delivery may not be configured correctly to allow for item entries.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the delivery is being created from a sales order or another document, there may be issues with the data transfer that prevent items from being included.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the step of adding items to the delivery.
  
  Solution:
  
  Add Items to the Delivery: Ensure that you have added at least one item to the delivery document. You can do this by going to the item overview section of the delivery and selecting the items you want to include.
  Check Source Document: If the delivery is created from a sales order, check the sales order to ensure that it has items and that they are available for delivery.
  Review Document Type Configuration: If you suspect that the document type is causing the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or configuration team to ensure that the delivery document type is set up correctly.
  Recreate the Delivery: If the delivery was created incorrectly, you may need to delete the existing delivery and create a new one, ensuring that you select the appropriate items.
  Check for Errors in Data Transfer: If the delivery is generated from another document, check for any errors in the data transfer process that might have prevented items from being included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for creating deliveries and handling items within the SAP system.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL443 error and successfully save your delivery document with the necessary items.