How To Fix VO246 - Shipping processing not possible for stock transfers in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Shipping processing not possible for stock transfers in plant &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a stock transport order with the document type &V2&
for the issuing plant &V1&.
For this combination, no delivery type has yet been defined so that no
shipping processing can be executed for the order. Therefore, the
system cannot create shipping data for the order, which forms the basis
for updating the workload data.

System Response

The order is also not included in the update of the data for the rough
workload forecast.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO246 - Shipping processing not possible for stock transfers in plant & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO246 - Shipping processing not possible for stock transfers in plant &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform shipping processing (such as creating a delivery) for a stock transfer order (STO) where the movement is between plants, but the system settings or configuration do not allow shipping processing for such stock transfers in the specified plant.
  In SAP, stock transfers between plants can be handled in different ways depending on the movement type and configuration:
  
  Stock transfer with delivery: Requires shipping processing (delivery creation).
  Stock transfer without delivery: No shipping processing needed.
  
  If the system is configured to not allow shipping processing for stock transfers in the plant involved, or if the movement type used does not support shipping processing, this error is triggered.
  
  Typical Scenarios Leading to VO246:
  
  Attempting to create a delivery for a stock transfer order where the receiving plant is configured as a non-shipping plant.
  Using a movement type that does not support delivery creation for stock transfers.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the shipping or movement type settings for the plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OMJJ.
  Verify the movement type used for the stock transfer.
  Ensure that the movement type allows delivery creation (shipping processing).
  For stock transfers requiring delivery, movement types like 301/641 are typically used.
  
  
  
  Check Shipping Point Determination:
  
  Shipping processing requires a valid shipping point.
  Verify that the shipping point is correctly determined for the supplying plant.
  Use transaction OVXD or check shipping point determination settings.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Verify if the plant is configured to allow shipping processing.
  In transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Shipping Point and Goods Receiving Point Determination.
  Ensure the plant is assigned to a shipping point.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Transfer Order Type Settings:
  
  In transaction VOFA or via SPRO, check the document type settings for stock transfer orders.
  Confirm if the order type supports delivery creation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process if Needed:
  
  If shipping processing is not required for the stock transfer, do not create a delivery.
  Use direct stock transfer without delivery if business process allows.
  
  
  
  Consult with Logistics/SD Team:
  
  Sometimes, business process changes or master data corrections are needed.
  Coordinate with SD and MM teams to align configuration and process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Movement Types:
  
  Movement types control how stock is moved and whether delivery creation is possible. For example, 301 (stock transfer plant to plant in one step) usually does not require delivery, while 641 (stock transfer with delivery) does.
  
  
  Shipping Point:
  
  Shipping point is a key organizational unit in shipping processing. Without a valid shipping point, delivery creation is not possible.
  
  
  Stock Transfer Order (STO):
  
  STOs can be configured to require or not require delivery creation depending on business needs.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to VO246.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VO246 - Shipping processing not possible for stock transfers in plant &
  
  
  Cause
  Shipping processing attempted for stock transfer in plant not configured for it
  
  
  Solution
  Check movement type, shipping point, plant configuration; adjust settings or process
  
  
  Key Transactions
  OMJJ (movement types), OVXD (shipping point determination), VOFA (order types)
  
  
  Business Impact
  Delivery creation blocked for stock transfer orders
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact plant and movement type, I can help you with more specific configuration steps.