How To Fix VL652 - Delivery does not refer to purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Delivery does not refer to purchase order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL652 - Delivery does not refer to purchase order ?

  The SAP error message VL652 ("Delivery does not refer to purchase order") typically occurs when you are trying to create a delivery for a sales order or a stock transfer that is not linked to a purchase order. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the delivery is being created for a sales order that was not generated from a purchase order or when the delivery is being processed incorrectly.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The delivery you are trying to create may not be associated with a purchase order.
  Missing Reference: The sales order or stock transfer does not have a corresponding purchase order reference.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be issues in the document flow where the expected links between sales orders, purchase orders, and deliveries are not established.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the creation of deliveries without a purchase order reference.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document References: Verify that the