How To Fix VLA209 - No material docs exist for the document; partial reversal not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 209

• Message text: No material docs exist for the document; partial reversal not possible

What causes this issue?

A partial goods delivery should be reversed for the inbound delivery.
However, as this inbound delivery does not contain any stock postings
in the document flow, but instead contains items with the entry
"confirmation of service", you cannot select and reverse individual
material documents.

System Response

In this case, the system does not allow you to carry out partial
reversal.

How to fix this error?

You can only reverse the entire goods receipt for this inbound
delivery.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA209 - No material docs exist for the document; partial reversal not possible ?

  The SAP error message VLA209 ("No material docs exist for the document; partial reversal not possible") typically occurs when you attempt to perform a partial reversal of a goods movement document (such as a goods receipt or goods issue) but the system cannot find the necessary material documents to support that action. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Material Documents: The document you are trying to reverse does not have any associated material documents. This can occur if the document was not posted correctly or if it was deleted.
  
  
  Complete Reversal Required: The system may require a complete reversal of the document instead of a partial one. If the entire quantity has already been reversed or if the document is already in a completed state, a partial reversal will not be possible.
  
  
  Document Status: The status of the document may not allow for a partial reversal. For example, if the document has already been cleared or settled, it may not be eligible for reversal.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document number or reference you are trying to reverse may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Documents: Verify if there are any material documents associated with the document you are trying to reverse. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) to check the status of the document.
  
  
  Perform Complete Reversal: If a partial reversal is not possible, consider performing a complete reversal of the document if that aligns with your business process.
  
  
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document to ensure it is eligible for reversal. If it has been cleared or settled, you may need to follow a different process to correct the entries.
  
  
  Correct Document Reference: Ensure that you are using the correct document number and that it exists in the system. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) for handling goods movements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform reversals in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.