How To Fix W_MD053 - Final recipient of delivery &1 is different from purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Final recipient of delivery &1 is different from purchase order

What causes this issue?

You are using an external Warehouse Management System (WMS). The
delivery with the delivery note number &V1& is assigned the final
recipient &V2& (with the role 'UC'). However, the corresponding purchase
order is assigned the final recipient &V3& . This is not permitted if
you are using the external WMS in conjunction with cross-docking and
prepacking.

System Response

This item is not seen as relevant for cross-docking with prepacking.

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 W_MD053 - Final recipient of delivery &1 is different from purchase order ?

  The SAP error message W_MD053 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the final recipient of a delivery and the recipient specified in the associated purchase order. This error typically arises during the goods receipt process or when processing deliveries in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Recipient Mismatch: The final recipient of the delivery (the location or entity that will receive the goods) does not match the recipient specified in the purchase order.
  Changes in Purchase Order: If the purchase order was modified after the delivery was created, the changes may not have been reflected in the delivery document.
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be issues with the master data for the vendor, material, or plant that could lead to inconsistencies.
  Multiple Deliveries: If multiple deliveries are being processed, there may be confusion regarding which delivery corresponds to which purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Purchase Order: Check the purchase order to confirm the intended recipient. Ensure that the details match the delivery document.
  Check Delivery Document: Review the delivery document to see if it has been created correctly and that the recipient information is accurate.
  Update Delivery: If the delivery recipient needs to be changed to match the purchase order, you may need to update the delivery document accordingly.
  Recreate Delivery: In some cases, it may be easier to cancel the existing delivery and create a new one that correctly reflects the purchase order details.
  Consult with Procurement: If there are discrepancies that cannot be resolved, consult with the procurement team to understand if there were any changes made to the purchase order or delivery process.
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the vendor, material, and plant is correct and up to date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), and MIGO (Goods Movement) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchase orders and delivery documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed steps on handling deliveries and purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the W_MD053 error and implement a solution to resolve it.