How To Fix W#540 - Current delivery generation run cancelled (no document data)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 540

• Message text: Current delivery generation run cancelled (no document data)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#540 - Current delivery generation run cancelled (no document data) ?

  The SAP error message W#540 "Current delivery generation run cancelled (no document data)" typically occurs during the delivery generation process in the SAP system. This message indicates that the system could not find any relevant document data to process for the delivery generation run, leading to the cancellation of the operation.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Sales Orders or Deliverable Items: There may be no sales orders or items that meet the criteria for delivery generation. This can happen if all relevant sales orders have already been delivered or if there are no open sales orders.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the delivery generation run may be too restrictive, resulting in no documents being selected for processing.
  
  
  Document Status: The sales orders or items may be in a status that does not allow them to be included in the delivery generation (e.g., they may be blocked or completed).
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the delivery process that prevent the system from identifying deliverable items.
  
  
  Data Issues: There could be data inconsistencies or missing data in the sales order or related documents.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Sales Orders: Verify that there are open sales orders available for delivery. Ensure that the sales orders have items that are ready for delivery.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the delivery generation run. Make sure that the criteria are set correctly to include the relevant sales orders.
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the sales orders and items are in a status that allows them to be processed for delivery. If necessary, change the status of the documents.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to delivery generation in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any missing or inconsistent data in the sales orders or related documents.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review any logs or traces generated during the delivery generation run for additional details on why the run was cancelled.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) or VL10B (Purchase Orders Due for Delivery) to manually check for deliverable items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on delivery processing and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.