How To Fix VW417 - Dlv. &2 in shpmnt &1 has goods movement status &3 (required:' '/C)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Dlv. &2 in shpmnt &1 has goods movement status &3 (required:' '/C)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW417 - Dlv. &2 in shpmnt &1 has goods movement status &3 (required:' '/C) ?

  The SAP error message VW417 indicates that there is an issue with the delivery document in the shipment. Specifically, the message states that the delivery (Dlv. &2) in shipment (&1) has a goods movement status (&3) that is not compatible with the required status (' '/C). This typically occurs when there are inconsistencies in the goods movement status of the delivery related to the shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Goods Movement Status: The delivery may have been partially processed, or there may be open goods movements that have not been completed.
  Incorrect Shipment Status: The shipment may be in a status that does not allow for further processing of the delivery.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the delivery or shipment that is causing the system to reject the processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Goods Movement Status: Review the goods movement status of the delivery. Ensure that all necessary goods movements (e.g., picking, packing, loading) have been completed.
  Update Shipment Status: If the shipment is in a status that does not allow further processing, you may need to update the shipment status or complete any outstanding tasks.
  Review Delivery Document: Check the delivery document for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Reprocess the Delivery: If necessary, you may need to reprocess the delivery or create a new delivery if the current one is not valid.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Delivery) or VT03N (Display Shipment) to review the details of the delivery and shipment.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple deliveries or shipments.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the delivery or shipment statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VW417 error message in SAP.