How To Fix VY015 - Delivery &1 contains an item without a plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Delivery &1 contains an item without a plant

What causes this issue?

Delivery &V1& contains an item for which no plant is specified.
During account assignment, the plant is used to determine the relevant
company code to which costs are to be assigned. This is not possible.

System Response

The shipment cost item can not be account assigned and settled.

How to fix this error?

Enter the plant for the delivery item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY015 - Delivery &1 contains an item without a plant ?

  The SAP error message VY015 indicates that there is an issue with a delivery document where one or more items do not have an associated plant. This is a common issue in the logistics and supply chain modules of SAP, particularly when dealing with deliveries and inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The item in the delivery does not have a plant assigned to it. This can happen if the material master data for the item is incomplete or if the item was created without specifying a plant.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master, particularly in the views related to plant data.
  Delivery Creation Process: During the creation of the delivery, if the item was added without a valid plant, it will trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the plant from being assigned correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VY015 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the Plant Data/Storage view) to ensure that the plant is assigned to the material.
  If the plant is missing, you will need to maintain the material master data and assign the appropriate plant.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Document:
  
  Open the delivery document (transaction code VL03N) and check the items listed. Identify which item(s) are causing the error.
  If the item is missing a plant, you may need to remove it from the delivery or correct the item details.
  
  
  
  Check Item Category:
  
  Ensure that the item category used in the delivery allows for plant assignment. Some item categories may have restrictions that prevent plant assignment.
  
  
  
  Recreate Delivery:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting the problematic delivery and recreating it, ensuring that all items have the correct plant assigned during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to delivery processing and material management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Plant Data, Sales Org Data) are correctly maintained.
  Item Categories: Review the configuration of item categories in the system to ensure they are set up correctly for your business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VY015 error in SAP.