How To Fix VL639 - Delivery still contains handling units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Delivery still contains handling units

What causes this issue?

The shipment cannot be deleted because handling units still exist.

How to fix this error?

Delete the handling units and then try to delete the delivery again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL639 - Delivery still contains handling units ?

  The SAP error message VL639 ("Delivery still contains handling units") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action on a delivery document that still has handling units (HUs) associated with it. Handling units are used in SAP to manage the physical packaging of goods, and they can be associated with deliveries, shipments, and inventory.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to cancel or delete a delivery that still has handling units assigned to it.
  You try to perform a goods movement (like goods issue or transfer) on a delivery that has HUs linked to it.
  The handling units have not been fully processed or cleared from the delivery.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL639 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Handling Units: 
  
  Go to the delivery document in question and check the handling units associated with it. You can do this by navigating to the delivery document and using the "Handling Units" tab.
  
  
  
  Remove or Process