How To Fix VL678 - Delivery item &1 of delivery &2 is not relevant for POD

VL678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Delivery item &1 of delivery &2 is not relevant for POD

What causes this issue?

The delivery item is not POD-relevant. Therefore, you cannot enter or
display any quantities for the POD for this item.

A delivery item is POD relevant, for example, if:
Customizing for the item category has been set accordingly,
POD relevance has been set in the customer or supplier master,
this is a batch split item (the relevant main item is not POD relevant)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VL678 - Details

• The SAP error message VL678 indicates that a specific delivery item is not relevant for Proof of Delivery (POD). This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Delivery Item Configuration: The delivery item may not be configured to be relevant for POD in the item category settings.
  Delivery Type Settings: The delivery type associated with the delivery may not allow POD processing.
  POD Configuration: The overall POD configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to certain items being excluded.
  Status of the Delivery Item: The status of the delivery item may not permit POD processing (e.g., if it is already delivered or canceled).
  Item Category: The item category of the delivery item may not be set to allow POD.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the item category used in