How To Fix VL573 - Do not delete general rt. sched. determin. if individual determ. exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Do not delete general rt. sched. determin. if individual determ. exists

What causes this issue?

A general route schedule determination is to be deleted, but there is
still at least one individual determination with the same key data.
(General route schedule determinations are valid for an unlimited
amount of time, but individual ones are only valid for one week.)

System Response

You cannot delete this general route schedule determination.

How to fix this error?

Delete all individual assignments first.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL573 - Do not delete general rt. sched. determin. if individual determ. exists ?

  The SAP error message VL573, which states "Do not delete general rt. sched. determin. if individual determ. exists," typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error is related to the route scheduling determination process, where the system is trying to manage route scheduling for deliveries.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to delete a general route scheduling determination that is still being referenced by individual route scheduling determinations. In SAP, route scheduling can be defined at both a general level (applying to multiple deliveries) and an individual level (specific to a particular delivery). If individual determinations exist, the system prevents the deletion of the general determination to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Determinations: 
  
  Go to the route determination configuration in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for route determination settings.
  Check if there are any individual route scheduling determinations that reference the general determination you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete Individual Determinations:
  
  If you find individual route scheduling determinations that are linked to the general determination, you will need to delete or modify those individual entries first.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Delete General Determination:
  
  Once all individual determinations that reference the general determination have been removed, you can proceed to delete the general route scheduling determination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the route determination process to ensure that it works as expected without any errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  VL01N/VL02N: For creating and changing deliveries.
  OVL2: For maintaining route determination.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on route determination and scheduling processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users making these changes have the appropriate roles and permissions to avoid unauthorized modifications.
  
  
  Backup: Always consider backing up your configuration settings before making significant changes to avoid data loss.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL573 error and manage your route scheduling determinations effectively.