How To Fix VL646 - No proof of delivery expected for delivery &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 646

• Message text: No proof of delivery expected for delivery &

What causes this issue?

Proof of delivery cannot be created for this delivery because the POD
process is not set up for this delivery document in Customizing.

System Response

You cannot process the delivery with this transaction.

How to fix this error?

Go to the 'Change / display delivery' transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL646 - No proof of delivery expected for delivery & ?

  The SAP error message VL646 ("No proof of delivery expected for delivery &") typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processing within the SAP system. This message indicates that the system does not expect a proof of delivery (POD) for the specified delivery document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Delivery Type Configuration: The delivery type associated with the delivery document may not be configured to require a proof of delivery. This can happen if the delivery type settings in the SAP configuration do not include POD as a requirement.
  
  
  Document Status: The delivery document may be in a status that does not allow for proof of delivery processing. For example, if the delivery has already been completed or canceled, the system will not expect a POD.
  
  
  Custom Settings: Custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system may have altered the standard behavior regarding proof of