How To Fix VP463 - Please check the receiving hours for the unloading point

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Please check the receiving hours for the unloading point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP463 - Please check the receiving hours for the unloading point ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VP463 - Please check the receiving hours for the unloading point
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system detects that the unloading point's receiving hours are not properly maintained or are outside the allowed time frame for goods receipt. In other words, the unloading point assigned to the delivery or shipment does not have valid or active receiving hours defined for the date/time of the planned goods receipt.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP Logistics Execution (LE) and Shipping, unloading points are assigned to deliveries or shipments.
  Each unloading point can have specific receiving hours defined, indicating when goods can be received/unloaded.
  If the system tries to post a goods receipt or confirm a delivery outside these defined receiving hours, it triggers the VP463 error.
  This is a control mechanism to ensure that goods are only received during operational hours.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Receiving Hours for the Unloading Point:
  
  Go to the transaction where unloading points are maintained (e.g., SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Unloading Points).
  Verify the receiving hours assigned to the unloading point.
  Ensure that the receiving hours cover the date and time when the goods receipt is planned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Receiving Hours:
  
  If the receiving hours are missing or incorrect, maintain or update them to include the relevant time window.
  Receiving hours are usually maintained as time intervals (e.g., 08:00 to 17:00).
  
  
  
  Check the Date/Time of Goods Receipt:
  
  Confirm that the goods receipt posting date/time falls within the receiving hours.
  If the posting is outside the allowed hours, either adjust the posting time or update the receiving hours accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Unloading Point Assignment:
  
  Verify that the correct unloading point is assigned to the delivery or shipment.
  Sometimes, the unloading point might be incorrectly assigned or missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO – Customizing for unloading points and receiving hours.
  VL02N – Change Outbound Delivery (to check unloading point).
  VL31N / VL32N – Purchase order delivery processing.
  VL06O – Monitor outbound deliveries.
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Unloading Points ? Define Receiving Hours.
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Receiving hours are important for planning and operational control.
  If your business operates 24/7, ensure receiving hours reflect this.
  If the error persists after adjusting receiving hours, check for user exits or custom validations that might enforce additional checks.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Receiving hours for the unloading point are not maintained or do not cover the posting time.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain or adjust receiving hours for the unloading point to include the goods receipt time.
  
  
  Check
  Unloading point assignment, goods receipt posting time, and receiving hours configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the transaction used, unloading point, and the date/time of the goods receipt posting.