How To Fix VLA314 - Inbound delivery item &1 is relevant for WM; use inbound delivery dialog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Inbound delivery item &1 is relevant for WM; use inbound delivery dialog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA314 - Inbound delivery item &1 is relevant for WM; use inbound delivery dialog ?

  The SAP error message VLA314 indicates that the inbound delivery item you are trying to process is relevant for Warehouse Management (WM). This means that the system expects you to use the inbound delivery dialog to handle the item, rather than processing it through standard inventory management transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to process an inbound delivery item that is set up to be managed in a warehouse.
  The system requires that you use the Warehouse Management functionality to manage the inbound delivery, which includes tasks such as putaway, stock transfer, and inventory management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Use the Inbound Delivery Dialog:
  
  Navigate to the inbound delivery transaction (usually VL31N for creating or VL32N for changing an inbound delivery).
  Ensure you are using the appropriate transaction for handling inbound deliveries that are relevant for WM.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the material and the plant in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly for Warehouse Management.
  Check if the material is flagged for WM in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Process the Inbound Delivery:
  
  Once you are in the inbound delivery dialog, you can process the item as required, including performing putaway and other warehouse-related tasks.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and process inbound deliveries in the WM module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL31N: Create Inbound Delivery
  VL32N: Change Inbound Delivery
  VL33N: Display Inbound Delivery
  
  
  
  Warehouse Management (WM):
  
  Understand the basic concepts of WM, including how it integrates with inventory management and the specific processes involved in handling inbound deliveries.
  
  
  
  Material Master:
  
  Review the material master data for the item in question to ensure it is set up correctly for WM.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on WM processes and handling inbound deliveries.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VLA314 error and successfully process the inbound delivery item.