How To Fix VL581 - Assign a goods receiving point to the inbound delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Assign a goods receiving point to the inbound delivery

What causes this issue?

The inbound delivery is relevant for distribution in the decentralized
Warehouse Management system. A goods receiving point must exist for an
inbound delivery of this kind.

System Response

The inbound delivery cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDWAR>goods receiving point determination
</> in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL581 - Assign a goods receiving point to the inbound delivery ?

  The SAP error message VL581, which states "Assign a goods receiving point to the inbound delivery," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the inbound delivery process in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid goods receiving point for the inbound delivery you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The goods receiving point has not been defined in the system for the relevant plant or storage location.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary information related to the goods receiving point.
  Delivery Document Issues: The inbound delivery document may not have been properly created or may be missing required information.
  Plant/Storage Location Settings: The plant or storage location settings may not be correctly configured to allow for goods receipt.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL581 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Inbound Logistics > Goods Receipt > Define Goods Receiving Points.
  Ensure that the goods receiving points are defined for the relevant plants and storage locations.
  
  
  
  Review Inbound Delivery:
  
  Check the inbound delivery document (Transaction VL31N or VL32N) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the goods receiving point is specified in the inbound delivery.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (Transaction MM03) to ensure that the relevant data is maintained, including the storage location and any associated goods receiving points.
  Review the vendor master data (Transaction XK03) to ensure that it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Plant/Storage Location Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant and storage location settings are correctly configured to allow for goods receipt.
  Verify that the storage location is active and properly linked to the plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: VL31N (Create Inbound Delivery), VL32N (Change Inbound Delivery), MM03 (Display Material), XK03 (Display Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify inbound deliveries and related master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL581 error in your SAP system.