How To Fix VLA016 - No original document can be displayed for delivery &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No original document can be displayed for delivery &

What causes this issue?

Possible causes:
There were no original documents archived for the chosen document.
There is no archiving object assigned to the chosen document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA016 - No original document can be displayed for delivery & ?

  The SAP error message VLA016: No original document can be displayed for delivery typically occurs when you are trying to display the original document related to a delivery, but the system cannot find the associated document. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document: The original document (like a sales order or purchase order) may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Document Not Created: The document related to the delivery may not have been created or saved properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the original document.
  Incorrect Delivery Number: The delivery number entered may be incorrect or does not correspond to any existing document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the document flow in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify that the original document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Verify Delivery Number: Ensure that the delivery number you are trying to access is correct and corresponds to an existing delivery.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the original document. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  Review Document Flow: Use transaction code VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the document flow and see if the original document is linked correctly to the delivery.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check for any underlying database issues or inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to delivery processing and document management for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the VLA016 error message in SAP.