How To Fix VO248 - Shipping processing not possible for store returns in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 248

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

What causes this issue?

Within the stock transport order with the document type &V2&, you have
entered the returns item &V3& for plant &V1&.
For document type &V2&, no delivery type has been defined in plant &V1&
so that no shipment processing can be executed for this order item.
Therefore, the system does not create any shipping data for the order,
which forms the basis for updating the load 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 VO248 - Shipping processing not possible for store returns in plant & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO248 - Shipping processing not possible for store returns in plant &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process shipping for a store return (a return from a store to the plant) in a plant that is not configured to allow shipping processing for such returns. In other words, the system is preventing shipping activities (like delivery creation or goods issue) for store returns in the specified plant because the plant settings or movement types do not permit it.
  Typically, this happens because:
  
  The plant is not set up as a shipping point for store returns.
  The movement type or delivery type used for store returns is not allowed for shipping processing in that plant.
  The return process is expected to be handled differently (e.g., via a different process or movement type that does not require shipping).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the configuration related to store returns and shipping processing in the plant:
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Verify if the plant is configured as a shipping point for store returns.
  Use transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Shipping Point and Goods Receiving Point Determination.
  Ensure the shipping point determination is correctly maintained for the plant and the relevant sales document type or movement type.
  
  
  
  Check Movement Types and Delivery Types:
  
  Confirm that the movement type used for store returns allows shipping processing.
  For example, movement types like 122 (return delivery) should be properly configured.
  Check if the delivery type assigned to the return order supports shipping.
  
  
  
  Adjust Return Process if Needed:
  
  If the business process does not require shipping for store returns in that plant, then avoid creating deliveries or shipping documents for these returns.
  Alternatively, use a different process or movement type that aligns with the plant’s configuration.
  
  
  
  Customizing for Store Returns:
  
  In some cases, store returns are handled as stock transfers or special stock movements without shipping.
  Review the business process and SAP configuration to align with the intended handling of store returns.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL01N - Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery
  SPRO - Customizing (for configuration checks)
  OMSM - Define Movement Types
  OVXD - Shipping Point Determination
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to store returns and shipping processing.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Store Returns and Shipping Point Determination.
  
  
  
  Typical Business Scenario:
  
  Store returns are often processed as stock transfers or returns without shipping if the plant is a central warehouse.
  If shipping is required, ensure the plant and shipping points are configured accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VO248 indicates that shipping processing is not allowed for store returns in the specified plant due to configuration restrictions. To fix it, verify and adjust the plant’s shipping point settings, movement types, and delivery types to enable shipping for store returns or modify the business process to handle returns without shipping.
  
  If you provide the plant code or more details about the return process, I can help you with more specific configuration steps.