How To Fix VW521 - Leg &1: Delivery &2 cannot be assigned because it is not in the shipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Leg &1: Delivery &2 cannot be assigned because it is not in the shipment

What causes this issue?

The system has tried to assign a delivery to a leg but the delivery is
not in this shipment.

System Response

The system issues an error message and stops processing.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW521 - Leg &1: Delivery &2 cannot be assigned because it is not in the shipment ?

  The SAP error message VW521 indicates that a delivery cannot be assigned to a shipment because it is not included in that shipment. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when trying to assign deliveries to shipments in the Transportation Management module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Delivery Not Included in Shipment: The most common cause of this error is that the delivery you are trying to assign has not been included in the shipment. This can happen if the delivery was created after the shipment was already created or if it was excluded from the shipment for some reason.
  
  
  Incorrect Shipment Selection: You may be trying to assign a delivery to the wrong shipment, or the shipment may have been closed or finalized, preventing further changes.
  
  
  Status of Delivery: The delivery might be in a status that does not allow it to be assigned to a shipment (e.g., it could be canceled or already delivered).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipment Contents: Verify the contents of the shipment to ensure that the delivery you are trying to assign is indeed not included. You can do this by reviewing the shipment details in the SAP system.
  
  
  Include Delivery in Shipment: If the delivery is not included, you may need to add it to the shipment. This can typically be done by editing the shipment and adding the delivery manually.
  
  
  Create a New Shipment: If the delivery was created after the shipment was finalized, you may need to create a new shipment that includes the new delivery.
  
  
  Review Delivery Status: Check the status of the delivery to ensure it is in a state that allows it to be assigned to a shipment. If necessary, change the status of the delivery.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific procedures related to your version of SAP and your organization's configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment) to manage shipments effectively.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to shipments and deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Training and Support: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP Transportation Management or consult with your SAP support team for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW521 error and successfully assign deliveries to shipments in SAP.