How To Fix VV011 - Delivery is only possible on & or later

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Delivery is only possible on & or later

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV011 - Delivery is only possible on & or later ?

  The SAP error message VV011 ("Delivery is only possible on & or later") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when attempting to create a delivery for a sales order that has a delivery date that is earlier than the allowed delivery date specified in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The delivery date for the sales order is set to a date that is earlier than the confirmed delivery date or the earliest possible delivery date defined in the system.
  There may be settings in the material master, sales order, or delivery schedule that restrict the delivery to a certain date or later.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Delivery Date:
  
  Review the delivery date in the sales order. Ensure that it is set to a date that is equal to or later than the date specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Sales Order:
  
  If the delivery date is incorrect, you can change it in the sales order. Go to the sales order and update the delivery date to a valid date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to delivery dates. This may include:
  
  Delivery date settings in the sales order type.
  Shipping point settings.
  Material master data that may have restrictions on delivery dates.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Availability Check:
  
  Ensure that the availability check is correctly configured. Sometimes, the availability check settings can affect the delivery dates.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or how to change them, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in SAP SD. They can provide insights into the specific configuration that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA02 (Change Sales Order) to modify the sales order and VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) to create the delivery after making the necessary adjustments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on sales order processing and delivery management.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic implemented through user exits or BAdIs may affect delivery dates. Check if any custom code is influencing the delivery process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VV011 error and successfully create the delivery.