How To Fix VS009 - Enter the number of allowed partial deliveries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Enter the number of allowed partial deliveries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS009 - Enter the number of allowed partial deliveries ?

  The SAP error message VS009, which states "Enter the number of allowed partial deliveries," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when you are trying to create or process a sales order, delivery, or similar document. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify the number of allowed partial deliveries for the order or delivery item.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The configuration for the sales document type does not allow for partial deliveries, or the settings for the specific item do not permit partial deliveries.
  The user has not entered a value for the number of allowed partial deliveries in the relevant field.
  The sales order or delivery item is set up in a way that conflicts with the delivery settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VS009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the sales document type in transaction code VOTXN or SPRO.
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Ensure that the settings for the document type allow for partial deliveries.
  
  
  
  Enter Allowed Partial Deliveries:
  
  When creating or editing the sales order or delivery, look for the field labeled "Number of Allowed Partial Deliveries" (or similar).
  Enter a valid number (e.g., 1 or more) to indicate how many partial deliveries are allowed for that item.
  
  
  
  Item Level Settings:
  
  Check the item level settings in the sales order or delivery. Ensure that the item is configured to allow partial deliveries.
  You can do this by selecting the item and checking the item details.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data for the items involved is correctly set up to allow for partial deliveries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance on the specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  VL01N - Create Outbound Delivery
  SPRO - Access to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the VS009 error.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to sales orders and deliveries.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VS009 error and proceed with your sales order or delivery processing in SAP.