How To Fix VLA030 - No item data exists

VLA030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 030

• Message text: No item data exists

What causes this issue?

Item data has not yet been read for the selected delivery.

System Response

The system needs the delivery's item data to carry out the follow-on
function <LS>Create transfer order</>.

How to fix this error?

Switch the list of deliveries to the item view so the system can read
the item data by choosing <LS>List -> Item view</> or the corresponding
button. You can return to the original list after the import is
complete.
Finally, try once again to create transfer orders for the selected
deliveries.
When 'Outbound deliveries for picking' or 'Inbound deliveries for
putaway' are being processed, the system automatically reads the item
data, regardless of if you output the list from the header or item
view.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA030 - No item data exists ?

  The SAP error message VLA030: No item data exists typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to process a sales document, delivery, or billing document. This error indicates that the system cannot find any item data associated with the document you are trying to access or process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Item Data: The most common cause is that the sales document (like a sales order or delivery) does not have any items associated with it. This could happen if the items were not added correctly during the creation of the document.
  
  
  Document Deletion: The document might have been deleted or not saved properly, leading to the absence of item data.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to allow item entries, or it may not be appropriate for the transaction being performed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or