How To Fix VLA066 - Degree of POD automation for inbound deliveries not configured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Degree of POD automation for inbound deliveries not configured

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for delivery item categories, the level of automation for
processing the proof of delivery (POD) is not set.

System Response

Proof of delivery cannot be executed without this setting.

How to fix this error?

The following settings should be made in Customizing for the delivery
item categories for inbound deliveries:
If the item category is relevant to the POD, one of the three
alternatives must be defined for the POD level of automation in the view
'Maintain POD Relevance':
V = fully automatic POD processing
T = partially automatic POD processing
M = manual POD processing

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA066 - Degree of POD automation for inbound deliveries not configured ?

  The SAP error message VLA066 indicates that the degree of POD (Proof of Delivery) automation for inbound deliveries has not been configured in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process inbound deliveries that require POD functionality, but the necessary configuration settings are missing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The degree of POD automation for inbound deliveries has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing configuration may not be appropriate for the current business processes or requirements.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the configuration was recently changed or transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VLA066 error, you need to configure the degree of POD automation for inbound deliveries. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics Execution -> Inbound Process -> Proof of Delivery -> Define Degree of POD Automation
  
  
  
  
  Define the Degree of POD Automation:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see options to define the degree of automation for POD.
  You can set the degree of automation based on your business requirements (e.g., manual, semi-automated, fully automated).
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the inbound delivery process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for detailed steps and best practices regarding POD configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the configuration menu) and VL31N (to create inbound deliveries).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VLA066 error and ensure that your inbound delivery processes are functioning correctly with the appropriate POD automation settings.