How To Fix VL589 - &1 &2 could not be distributed

VL589 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 589

• Message text: &1 &2 could not be distributed

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& cannot be distributed to the decentrally managed warehouse to
warehouse number &V3&. The prerequisites for picking/putaway, goods
movement, and distribution are not fulfilled.

System Response

&V1& &V2& is only saved in the local system.

How to fix this error?

Test the distribution with the "Check document distribution/distributed
document" in transaction <DS:TRAN.VL02N>VL02N</> or <DS:TRAN.VL32N>VL32N
</>.


Test the distribution with the "Check document distribution/distributed
document" in the <LS>Change Outbound Delivery</> or <LS>Change Inbound
Delivery</> app.

You can check the cause of the unsuccessful distribution in the error
log.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the cause still isn't clear, check in transaction <DS:TRAN.VOFM>VOFM
</> in the requirements maintenance under Requirements -> Subsequent
Functions, to see which user requirements you have defined for the
following subsequent functions:
Subsequent function:,, System requirement ,, User requirement
Picking: ,, 11 ,, 111
Goods issue: ,, 13 ,, 113
Distribution: ,, 14 ,, 114

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VL589 - Details

• The SAP error message VL589 indicates that there was an issue with the distribution of a delivery document. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly when dealing with outbound deliveries.
  
  Cause:
  The error message VL589 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured for the distribution of delivery documents. This could involve settings related to the distribution model or the logical systems involved.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with master data, such as missing or incorrect data in the material master, customer master, or vendor master.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the system is trying to distribute data to another system (like a connected SAP system or a third-party application), network issues or connectivity problems could prevent successful distribution.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the distribution.
  
  
  Technical Errors: