How To Fix VL872 - Delivery Item & cannot be confirmed

VL872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Delivery Item & cannot be confirmed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL872 - Delivery Item & cannot be confirmed ?

  The SAP error message VL872 ("Delivery Item & cannot be confirmed") typically occurs during the delivery process when there is an issue with confirming the delivery item in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes of VL872 Error
  
  
  Incomplete Delivery Data: The delivery item may not have all the necessary data filled out, such as quantity, shipping point, or other relevant fields.
  
  
  Stock Availability: The system may not have enough stock available to fulfill the delivery item, leading to a confirmation failure.
  
  
  Delivery Status: The delivery item may be in a status that does not allow confirmation, such as being blocked or already confirmed.
  
  
  Document Flow Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the document flow, such as missing preceding documents (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that prevent the confirmation of delivery