How To Fix VW419 - WARNING: Delivery &3 in shipment &2 does not exist. Already archived?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 419

• Message text: WARNING: Delivery &3 in shipment &2 does not exist. Already archived?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW419 - WARNING: Delivery &3 in shipment &2 does not exist. Already archived? ?

  The SAP error message VW419 indicates that a specific delivery document (identified by the delivery number) in a shipment does not exist in the system. This typically occurs when the delivery has been archived, meaning it is no longer available in the active database but may still exist in an archived state.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving: The most common cause of this error is that the delivery document has been archived. SAP systems often archive older documents to improve performance and manage database size.
  Data Deletion: The delivery might have been deleted or not created properly in the first place.
  Incorrect Shipment Assignment: The delivery number may not be correctly assigned to the shipment, or there may be a mismatch in the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to check the archiving status of the delivery document. You can look for the specific archiving object related to deliveries (e.g., V_LIKP for delivery documents).
  If the delivery is archived, you may need to retrieve it from the archive if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Delivery Document:
  
  Use transaction code VL03N to check if the delivery document exists in the system. If it does not, confirm whether it has been archived or deleted.
  If the delivery is not found, you may need to recreate it if it is still required.
  
  
  
  Check Shipment Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the delivery is correctly assigned to the shipment. You can check this in the shipment document using transaction code VT03N.
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to reassign the delivery to the correct shipment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you suspect that the archiving process is not functioning correctly or if you need assistance with retrieving archived data, consult your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system that interact with deliveries and shipments, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including how to manage and retrieve archived data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  VL03N: Display Delivery
  VT03N: Display Shipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW419 warning and take appropriate action to resolve it.