How To Fix VLA304 - Inbound delivery on hold; posting of goods receipt is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Inbound delivery on hold; posting of goods receipt is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA304 - Inbound delivery on hold; posting of goods receipt is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message VLA304 indicates that an inbound delivery is on hold, which prevents the posting of a goods receipt. This situation typically arises in the context of logistics and inventory management within the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  
  Inbound Delivery on Hold: The inbound delivery has been flagged as "on hold" due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Quality inspection required.
  Missing documentation or approvals.
  Manual hold placed by a user or system process.
  Issues with the vendor or shipment.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may enforce holds on inbound deliveries based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Status Management: The status of the inbound delivery may not allow for goods receipt posting due to its current state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inbound Delivery Status:
  
  Navigate to the inbound delivery in question using transaction code VL33N (Display Inbound Delivery).
  Check the status of the delivery to confirm if it is indeed on hold.
  
  
  
  Remove the Hold:
  
  If the hold is due to quality inspection, ensure that the inspection is completed and the results are recorded.
  If the hold is manual, consult with the relevant department or personnel to understand why the hold was placed and if it can be lifted.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the hold is due to configuration settings, review the settings in the SAP system (transaction codes like SPRO for configuration) to determine if adjustments are needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check any related documentation or notes that may provide insights into why the hold was placed and how to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause or solution, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL33N: Display Inbound Delivery
  VL32N: Change Inbound Delivery
  VL31N: Create Inbound Delivery
  MB51: Material Document List (to check related goods movements)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific scenarios related to inbound deliveries and holds.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to post the goods receipt has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VLA304 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.