How To Fix VL772 - Item &1 cannot be deleted (subsequent inbound delivery item &2 &3 exists)

VL772 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 772

• Message text: Item &1 cannot be deleted (subsequent inbound delivery item &2 &3 exists)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL772 - Item &1 cannot be deleted (subsequent inbound delivery item &2 &3 exists) ?

  The SAP error message VL772 indicates that you are trying to delete an item from a delivery document, but the system has detected that there is a subsequent inbound delivery item associated with that item. This means that the item you are attempting to delete is still linked to another process, which prevents its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There is an existing subsequent inbound delivery that references the item you are trying to delete.
  The system enforces data integrity rules to ensure that related documents are not inadvertently altered or deleted, which could lead to inconsistencies in inventory and logistics processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Subsequent Inbound Deliveries:
  
  Use transaction code VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the details of the outbound delivery.
  Look for any subsequent inbound deliveries that reference the item you are trying to delete. You can do this by checking the related documents or