How To Fix VR413 - The function single delivery cannot be used for purchase orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 413

• Message text: The function single delivery cannot be used for purchase orders

What causes this issue?

The function 'Individual delivery' cannot be carried out for
purchase orders.

System Response

Create delivery is not activated.

How to fix this error?

Create the deliveries using the collective processing function.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR413 - The function single delivery cannot be used for purchase orders ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VR413: "The function single delivery cannot be used for purchase orders":
  
  Error Message:
  VR413 - The function single delivery cannot be used for purchase orders
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use the "Single Delivery" function in the context of a purchase order (PO), but the system does not allow this function for POs. The "Single Delivery" function is typically designed for contracts or scheduling agreements, where you can specify that the entire quantity should be delivered in one single delivery.
  In SAP MM (Materials Management), the "Single Delivery" indicator is relevant for outline agreements (contracts or scheduling agreements), but not for purchase orders. If you try to set or use this function in a PO, the system throws this error.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When creating or changing a purchase order, if the "Single Delivery" indicator or function is set or triggered.
  When copying or referencing a contract or scheduling agreement with the "Single Delivery" flag into a PO.
  When customizing or user-exits incorrectly try to apply the "Single Delivery" logic to POs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the document type:
  
  Ensure that you are not trying to apply the "Single Delivery" function to a purchase order.
  This function is only valid for outline agreements (contracts or scheduling agreements).
  
  
  
  Remove the "Single Delivery" indicator:
  
  If you are manually setting this flag in the PO, remove it.
  If the flag is copied from a contract or scheduling agreement, adjust the source document or the copying logic.
  
  
  
  Review custom code or user-exits:
  
  If there is any custom development (user-exits, BADIs, enhancements) that tries to set or check the "Single Delivery" flag for POs, modify it to exclude POs.
  
  
  
  Use the correct process:
  
  For purchase orders, delivery scheduling is handled differently (e.g., via delivery schedules or item quantities).
  Use the standard PO delivery scheduling and quantity management instead of "Single Delivery."
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  "Single Delivery" function is mainly used in contracts to ensure that the entire contract quantity is delivered in one shipment.
  In purchase orders, deliveries can be partial or multiple, depending on the delivery schedule lines.
  The error message VR413 is part of the standard SAP message class VR (Purchasing).
  If you want to enforce single delivery behavior in POs, you need to implement custom logic or validations, but SAP standard does not support the "Single Delivery" flag for POs.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  VR413 - The function single delivery cannot be used for purchase orders
  
  
  Cause
  "Single Delivery" function is applied to a PO, which is not allowed
  
  
  Solution
  Remove the "Single Delivery" indicator from PO; use it only in contracts/scheduling agreements
  
  
  Related SAP Objects
  Contracts, Scheduling Agreements (valid for single delivery)
  
  
  Custom Code Check
  Review enhancements that might incorrectly apply this function to POs
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying where the "Single Delivery" flag is set or how to adjust your process, please provide more details about the transaction or scenario.
  
  References:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Purchasing Documents and Outline Agreements
  SAP Notes related to VR413 (if any)
  SAP Community discussions on "Single Delivery" function
  
  
  Let me know if you want me to help with specific transaction codes or debugging steps!