How To Fix VO045 - A delivery in shipment &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: A delivery in shipment &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

This situation is most likely the result of data inconsistency or
program errors.

System Response

This shipment cannot be used to create wave picks.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Resolve the data inconsistency or try to solve the problem.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO045 - A delivery in shipment &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VO045 - A delivery in shipment &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or reference a delivery within a shipment, but the system cannot find the specified delivery document. The shipment contains a delivery number (&1) that is either incorrect, has been deleted, or was never created in the system.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The delivery number entered in the shipment does not exist in the system.  
  The delivery was deleted or archived and is no longer available.  
  There is a mismatch or typo in the delivery number during shipment processing.  
  The shipment document is referencing a delivery that was never created or saved properly.  
  Data inconsistencies due to incomplete or incorrect shipment creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify the Delivery Number:
  
  Check the delivery number (&1) mentioned in the error message. Use transaction VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to verify if the delivery exists.
  
  
  Check Shipment Data:
  
  Use transaction VT03N (Display Shipment) to review the shipment and confirm which deliveries are assigned.
  
  
  Correct the Delivery Number:
  
  If the delivery number is incorrect or mistyped, correct it in the shipment document.
  
  
  Recreate the Delivery:
  
  If the delivery does not exist, you may need to create a new delivery document using VL01N or the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  Check for Deletion or Archiving:
  
  If the delivery was deleted or archived, you may need to restore it or create a new delivery.
  
  
  Reassign Deliveries to Shipment:
  
  Remove the invalid delivery from the shipment and assign the correct deliveries.
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use SAP standard reports to identify and fix inconsistencies between shipments and deliveries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VL01N – Create Outbound Delivery  
  VL03N – Display Outbound Delivery  
  VT01N – Create Shipment  
  VT02N – Change Shipment  
  VT03N – Display Shipment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to shipment and delivery inconsistencies for your SAP version.
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit deliveries and shipments.
  
  
  Data Flow:
  
  Deliveries are created from sales orders and then assigned to shipments. Any break in this flow can cause such errors.
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider debugging the shipment processing or consulting with your SAP logistics/SD consultant for deeper analysis.
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting!