How To Fix VL475 - Batch split item &1 cannot be deleted due to a distributed delivery

VL475 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Batch split item &1 cannot be deleted due to a distributed delivery

What causes this issue?

The delivery was distributed to the decentralized Warehouse Management
System. A batch split cannot generally be deleted in this scenario.

How to fix this error?

Set the delivery quantity for the item to 0 if you no longer want to
deliver the item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL475 - Batch split item &1 cannot be deleted due to a distributed delivery ?

  The SAP error message VL475 indicates that a batch split item cannot be deleted because it is part of a distributed delivery. This typically occurs in the context of handling deliveries in SAP, particularly when dealing with batch management and split deliveries.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a batch split item from a delivery that has been distributed across multiple systems or locations. In SAP, a distributed delivery means that the delivery has been split into multiple items, possibly due to different batches or storage locations. The system prevents the deletion of these items to maintain data integrity and ensure that all related processes are correctly handled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Status: Ensure that the delivery is not in a status that prevents changes. For example, if the delivery has already been picked, packed, or shipped, you may need to reverse those