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