How To Fix VW889 - Provisional delivery &1 could not be deleted

VW889 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Provisional delivery &1 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to remove the provisional delivery <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>
that was created by a delivery split. Provisional deliveries, however,
cannot be removed from the planning worklist.

System Response

The process is terminated by the system.

How to fix this error?

After you have saved the shipment or completed the transaction, the
provisional delivery <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> will be removed from the worklist
automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW889 - Provisional delivery &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message VW889, which states "Provisional delivery &1 could not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of logistics and delivery processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with deleting a provisional delivery document, which may be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Status: The provisional delivery may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the delivery has already been processed or is linked to other documents (like billing or goods movements), it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the provisional delivery in other documents or processes, such as open invoices or linked sales orders.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the provisional delivery.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the deletion of certain types of documents.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the