How To Fix VO247 - Shipping processing not possible for returns to supplier in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Shipping processing not possible for returns to supplier in plant &

What causes this issue?

Within the purchase order document with the document type &V2&, the
returns item &V3& for plant &V1& was entered.
For document type &V2&, no delivery type has yet been defined in plant
&V1& so that no shipping processing can be executed for this purchase
order item.
Therefore, the system cannot create any shipping data for the purchase
order, which forms the basis for updating the workload data.

System Response

The returns item &V3& is 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 VO247 - Shipping processing not possible for returns to supplier in plant & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO247 - Shipping processing not possible for returns to supplier in plant &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform shipping processing (e.g., create a delivery) for a return to vendor (returns to supplier) in a plant where shipping processing is not allowed or not configured for such transactions.
  In other words, the system is preventing the creation of a delivery document for a return to vendor because the plant settings do not permit shipping processing for returns.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP, returns to vendor (return deliveries) can be processed with or without shipping.
  The plant master data and shipping point determination settings control whether shipping processing is possible.
  If the plant is not set up to allow shipping processing for returns to vendor, the system throws this error.
  This is often controlled by the Shipping Point Determination and Shipping Data in the plant master or material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Shipping Settings:
  
  Go to transaction OVXC (Define Shipping Data for Plants).
  Verify if the plant is configured to allow shipping processing for returns to vendor.
  If not, adjust the settings to enable shipping processing for returns.
  
  
  
  Check Shipping Point Determination:
  
  Ensure that the shipping point determination is correctly set up for returns to vendor in the plant.
  Use transaction OVXD to check shipping point determination rules.
  Make sure the shipping point is assigned for the combination of plant, shipping conditions, and loading group relevant to returns.
  
  
  
  Material Master Check:
  
  Verify the material master data (transaction MM03) for the material being returned.
  Check the shipping data tab to ensure that shipping processing is allowed.
  
  
  
  Return Delivery Type Configuration:
  
  Check the delivery type used for returns to vendor.
  In transaction VOFA, verify if the delivery type allows shipping processing for returns.
  
  
  
  If Shipping Processing is Not Required:
  
  If your business process does not require shipping processing for returns to vendor, you can process the return without creating a delivery.
  Use the appropriate return transaction that does not require shipping.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common in scenarios where returns to vendor are handled directly in the plant without physical shipping or where the plant is configured as a non-shipping plant.
  The error message includes the plant number (represented by &) to indicate which plant is causing the issue.
  Adjusting the configuration should be done carefully, considering the business process and logistics requirements.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Plant not configured for shipping processing of returns to vendor.
  
  
  Solution
  Configure plant shipping data (OVXC), shipping point determination (OVXD), and delivery types (VOFA) to allow shipping processing for returns.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  OVXC, OVXD, VOFA, MM03, VL01N (delivery creation)
  
  
  Workaround
  Process returns without shipping if shipping processing is not required.
  
  
  
  
  If you need detailed steps on any of the configuration transactions, please let me know!