How To Fix VLA061 - Standard reason for differing quantities for proof of delivery missing

VLA061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Standard reason for differing quantities for proof of delivery missing

What causes this issue?

You enter a quantity in the delivery item that differs from the delivery
quantity. The program tries to find a default reason for the proof of
delivery. However, this reason is not defined in Customizing.

System Response

The quantities that differ cannot be entered without being specified in
Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Specify both a default reason for underdelivery and for overdelivery in
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing select the activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDPODAG>Define
Reasons for Quantity Differences</> and specify a <DS:DE.REACD>reason
for variance in POD</> for both overdeliveries and for underdeliveries
in the view 'Reason for Variance in POD' and select this as the
<DS:DE.DEFGR>default reason</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA061 - Standard reason for differing quantities for proof of delivery missing ?

  The SAP error message VLA061, which states "Standard reason for differing quantities for proof of delivery missing," typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantities in the delivery document and the quantities that are expected or recorded in the proof of delivery.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The standard reason for differing quantities has not been defined in the system. This is often a configuration issue in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be discrepancies in the quantities entered during the delivery process, such as incorrect quantities being recorded in the delivery document or proof of delivery.
  Incomplete Delivery Process: The delivery process may not have been completed correctly, leading to mismatches in expected quantities.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the delivery process, they