How To Fix VL883 - Send output is blocked by delivery block

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 883

• Message text: Send output is blocked by delivery block

What causes this issue?

Average number of collective delivery runs per day.

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

How to fix this error?

It is to be checked whether collective delivery runs overlap with
regard to their runtime or parametrization. Under certain
circumstances, collective delivery processing may be more efficient if
collective runs are started at defined points of time. By doing this,
you avoid that different collective runs mutually block their order
and material data.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL883 - Send output is blocked by delivery block ?

  The SAP error message VL883, which states "Send output is blocked by delivery block," typically occurs when there is a delivery block set on a sales order or delivery document that prevents the system from processing output (such as printing or sending an email) related to that document. This can happen for various reasons, including business rules or specific configurations in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Delivery Block Set: The most common cause is that a delivery block has been set on the sales order or delivery document. This could be due to various reasons, such as credit issues, incomplete data, or other business rules.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow output processing, such as being in a "blocked" state.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may be configured in a way that it cannot be processed if certain conditions are not met.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic or user exits that enforce additional checks before allowing output processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Delivery Block: 
  
  Go to the sales order or delivery document in question and check if there is a delivery block set. You can do this by navigating to the relevant document in SAP and looking for the delivery block field.
  If a delivery block is present, determine the reason for it and resolve the underlying issue (e.g., clear credit holds, complete missing data).
  
  
  
  Review Document Status: 
  
  Ensure that the document is in a status that allows for output processing. If it is blocked, you may need to take steps to unblock it.
  
  
  
  Output Type Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration of the output type in transaction NACE. Ensure that the output type is correctly set up and that the conditions for triggering the output are met.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users: 
  
  Sometimes, the delivery block is intentional due to business processes. Consult with relevant business users or stakeholders to understand if the block should remain or if it can be lifted.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to development tools, you can debug the output processing to see if there are any custom checks or logic that are causing the block.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve specific error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the status of the document.
  Use NACE to check the output type configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on output processing and delivery blocks.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL883 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.