How To Fix VL740 - Delivery not relevant for packing and therefore not packed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Delivery not relevant for packing and therefore not packed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL740 - Delivery not relevant for packing and therefore not packed ?

  The SAP error message VL740 ("Delivery not relevant for packing and therefore not packed") typically occurs when you attempt to pack a delivery that is not set up to be packed in the system. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Delivery Type Configuration: The delivery type associated with the delivery may not be configured to allow packing. Each delivery type can have specific settings that determine whether packing is relevant.
  
  
  Delivery Status: The delivery may be in a status that does not allow packing. For example, if the delivery has already been fully processed or is in a status that prohibits further changes.
  
  
  Packing Instructions: There may be no packing instructions defined for the items in the delivery, or the items may not be packable due to their characteristics.
  
  
  Item Category: The item category of the items in the delivery may not be set up for packing. Some item categories are configured to be non-packable.
  
  
  Packing Material: The packing materials may not be defined correctly or may not be available for the items being packed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Delivery Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the delivery type in SPRO (Customizing) and ensure that the packing is allowed for that delivery type.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Status:
  
  Check the status of the delivery. If it is already completed or in a status that does not allow packing, you may need to reverse or change the status before packing.
  
  
  
  Define Packing Instructions:
  
  Ensure that packing instructions are defined for the items in the delivery. You can do this in the material master or through the packing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Item Category:
  
  Check the item category settings in the material master or sales document to ensure that it is set up for packing.
  
  
  
  Check Packing Material:
  
  Ensure that the packing materials are correctly defined and available in the system. You can check this in the packing material master.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction VL02N:
  
  If you are trying to pack a delivery, you can use transaction VL02N to check the delivery details and see if there are any issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  VL04: Change Delivery Due List
  SPRO: Access Customizing settings
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on packing and delivery processing.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect packing behavior.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL740 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.