How To Fix VL491 - Confirmation from WMS already performed; You cannot delete item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Confirmation from WMS already performed; You cannot delete item &

What causes this issue?

A goods issue or goods delivery was already posted in the decentralized
warehouse management system for the delivery. Therefore you cannot make
any changes to the delivery that affect the stock update.

System Response

The system does not allow deletion of items.

How to fix this error?

Posting the goods movement is still permitted for the delivery. You can
only cancel the delivery as the result of a business transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL491 - Confirmation from WMS already performed; You cannot delete item & ?

  The SAP error message VL491 ("Confirmation from WMS already performed; You cannot delete item") typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes. This error indicates that a confirmation for the item in question has already been processed in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), which prevents the deletion of that item from the delivery or document.
  
  Cause:
  
  WMS Confirmation: The item has already been confirmed in the WMS, meaning that the system has recorded that the item has been picked, packed, or otherwise processed.
  Document Status: The delivery document or related transaction is in a status that does not allow for modifications, such as deletion of items.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between the SAP ERP and the WMS, leading to discrepancies in the status of the items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Confirmation Status: Verify the confirmation status of the item in the WMS. If the item has been confirmed, you may