How To Fix VL448 - There is an open inbound delivery &3 in the WMS for PO &1, item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 448

• Message text: There is an open inbound delivery &3 in the WMS for PO &1, item &2

What causes this issue?

There is an inbound delivery &V3& for the PO item &V1& &V2&, that is
currently being processed in the decentralized Warehouse Management
System. You can no longer cancel the PO item.

System Response

The system rejects the requested status change.

How to fix this error?

This business transaction must be reversed at organizational level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL448 - There is an open inbound delivery &3 in the WMS for PO &1, item &2 ?

  The SAP error message VL448 indicates that there is an open inbound delivery in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) for a specific Purchase Order (PO) and item. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an action that is not allowed because there is already an open inbound delivery associated with the specified PO and item.
  Cause:
  
  Open Inbound Delivery: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing open inbound delivery for the specified purchase order and item. This means that the system is expecting goods to be received for that PO and item, and it prevents further processing until the existing delivery is resolved.
  Incomplete Processing: The inbound delivery may not have been fully processed, or there may be pending actions such as goods receipt or confirmation that need to be completed.
  Duplicate Entry: There may be an attempt to create a new inbound delivery for the same PO and item while the previous one is still open.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Inbound Deliveries: Use transaction code VL06I (Inbound Deliveries) or LT24 (Display Transfer Order) to check for any open inbound deliveries related to the specified PO and item. 
  Complete or Cancel Existing Delivery: If you find an open inbound delivery:
  
  Complete the necessary actions (e.g., goods receipt) for the existing delivery.
  If the delivery is no longer needed, consider canceling it.
  
  
  Review Delivery Status: Ensure that the status of the inbound delivery is appropriate for the action you are trying to perform. If it is in a status that does not allow further processing, you may need to change it.
  Consult with Warehouse Management: If you are unsure about the status or need assistance, consult with your warehouse management team or SAP support to resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VL06I: To view inbound deliveries.
  VL03N: To display inbound deliveries.
  LT24: To display transfer orders.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on inbound deliveries and warehouse management processes to understand the workflow and how to manage deliveries effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL448 error and proceed with your operations in SAP.