How To Fix W4077 - &: & delivery exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 077

• Message text: &: & delivery exists

What causes this issue?

Deliveries exist for the material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the open deliveries or archive the completed deliveries.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4077 - &: & delivery exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4077 & : & delivery exists
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you try to create or process a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or billing document) and the system detects that a delivery document already exists for the referenced order or item. The placeholders (&) in the message are replaced by specific identifiers, such as the document number or delivery number.
  In other words:
  
  You are attempting an action that would create a new delivery, but the system finds that a delivery document already exists for the relevant sales order or item.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Creating a delivery for a sales order line that already has a delivery created.
  Attempting to create a duplicate delivery document.
  Trying to post goods issue or billing when a delivery document is already processed or exists.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Existing Deliveries:
  
  Use transaction VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to check if a delivery document already exists for the sales order or item in question.
  
  
  Review Sales Order:
  
  Use VA03 to display the sales order and check the status of the delivery block or delivery documents linked to the order.
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Creation:
  
  If a delivery exists, do not create a new one for the same order/item unless the business process requires multiple deliveries.
  
  
  Adjust Process if Needed:  
  
  If you need to create a new delivery (e.g., partial deliveries), ensure the system settings and delivery creation logic support this.
  If the existing delivery is incorrect or needs to be changed, adjust or cancel it before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing / User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom logic or user exits might trigger this warning. Review any enhancements or custom checks related to delivery creation.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W4 (Sales and Distribution)
  Transaction Codes: VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Delivery), VL02N, VL03N
  Related Notes: Check SAP OSS notes if the message appears unexpectedly or if it blocks business processes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Delivery document already exists for the sales order/item.
  Solution: Verify existing delivery documents and avoid creating duplicates; adjust process or correct existing deliveries as needed.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.