How To Fix VL654 - Proof of delivery for delivery & already verified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Proof of delivery for delivery & already verified

What causes this issue?

The goods movement for the delivery cannot be reversed because a proof
of delivery (POD) already exists.

System Response

You can only reverse goods movement if there is no POD (either quantity
verification or confirmation).

How to fix this error?

In this case, it is not possible to reverse the goods movement. Create
a returns delivery instead.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL654 - Proof of delivery for delivery & already verified ?

  The SAP error message VL654 indicates that a proof of delivery (POD) for a specific delivery has already been verified. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the handling of deliveries and their associated documentation.
  
  Cause:
  The error message VL654 can be triggered by several factors:
  
  Duplicate Verification: The proof of delivery for the specified delivery has already been processed and verified in the system. This means that the system does not allow re-verification of the same POD.
  Incorrect Delivery Number: The delivery number entered may not correspond to an existing or valid delivery in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that restrict the re-verification of PODs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL654 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Status: Verify the status of the delivery in question. If it has already been verified, you may not