How To Fix VTX838 - Error saving; new delivery date cannot be determined

VTX838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VTX - Messages from tracking notification processing

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Error saving; new delivery date cannot be determined

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VTX838 - Details

• The SAP error message VTX838, which states "Error saving; new delivery date cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain management, particularly when dealing with delivery dates in sales orders or deliveries. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate a new delivery date for the order or delivery due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master, customer master, or vendor master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in determining delivery dates.
  Scheduling Parameters: The scheduling parameters for the material or the sales order may not be set correctly, which can prevent the system from calculating a new delivery date.
  Availability Check Issues: If the availability check is not configured properly, the system may not be able to determine if the product can be delivered on the requested date.
  Transportation Planning: If transportation planning is involved, issues with routes, transportation