How To Fix VO031 - Delivery & has status problem: Goods movement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Delivery & has status problem: Goods movement

CAUSE&
The delivery is either not relevant for goods movement or its goods
issue posting has already taken place.
SYSTEM_RESPONSE&
The delivery is not included in the picking wave.
WHAT_TO_DO&
Check the delivery.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO031 - Delivery & has status problem: Goods movement ?

  The SAP error message VO031 - Delivery & has status problem: Goods movement typically occurs during the processing of a delivery document when the system detects an issue related to the status of the goods movement. This error prevents further processing of the delivery until the status problem is resolved.
  
  Cause
  
  The delivery document is in a status that does not allow the intended goods movement.
  The goods movement for the delivery has either already been posted, partially posted, or is blocked due to inconsistencies.
  There might be an incomplete or incorrect goods movement reference in the delivery.
  The delivery might be locked or in a status such as "Goods Movement Blocked" or "Goods Movement Not Allowed."
  Possible inconsistencies between delivery and material document statuses.
  The system detects that the goods movement step is either already done or cannot be done due to status restrictions.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Delivery Status:
  
  Use transaction VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  Check the status tab to see the current status of the delivery, especially the goods movement status.
  Confirm if the goods movement has already been posted or if it is blocked.
  
  
  
  Check Material Document:
  
  If goods movement was already posted, check the related material document (MB51 or MB03) to confirm.
  If partial goods movement was done, check if the remaining quantity can be processed.
  
  
  
  Unlock or Correct Status:
  
  If the delivery is blocked for goods movement, investigate the reason for the block.
  Sometimes, a user lock or system lock might prevent goods movement.
  Remove any locks or resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Reverse or Cancel Goods Movement (if applicable):
  
  If the goods movement was posted incorrectly, consider reversing it using MBST (Cancel Material Document).
  After reversal, retry the goods movement.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom validations or user exits might cause status problems.
  Review any custom code or enhancements related to delivery processing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes for your SAP version.
  If the problem persists, raise a support ticket with SAP, providing delivery number and error details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery
  VL03N - Display Outbound Delivery
  MB51 - Material Document List
  MB03 - Display Material Document
  MBST - Cancel Material Document
  
  
  
  SAP Tables:
  
  LIKP - Delivery Header Data
  LIPS - Delivery Item Data
  MKPF - Material Document Header
  MSEG - Material Document Segment
  
  
  
  Common Status Fields:
  
  Goods Movement Status in delivery header (LIKP-GSTUS)
  Overall delivery status (LIKP-LFGSA)
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to delivery status and goods movement errors for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction and scenario where the error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.