How To Fix WG088 - Delivery created with no. & for external req. number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Delivery created with no. & for external req. number &

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG088 - Delivery created with no. & for external req. number & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WG088 - Delivery created with no. & for external req. number &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message is an informational or warning message indicating that a delivery document has been created in SAP with a specific delivery number (first placeholder &) for an external requirement number (second placeholder &).
  
  The external requirement number usually refers to a reference number coming from an external system or process, such as a customer order number, a shipping request, or a third-party system's document number.
  The system is informing you that the delivery document has been successfully created and linked to this external reference.
  This message often appears during the creation of deliveries via interfaces or when external references are maintained in delivery documents.
  
  In some cases, this message can appear as a warning if the external requirement number is not expected or if there is a mismatch in the data flow.
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  Delivery creation via external interface: The delivery is created automatically by an interface or EDI process, and the external requirement number is passed along.
  Manual entry or batch job: When creating deliveries manually or via batch jobs, the external requirement number is entered or derived from the sales order or shipping instructions.
  Configuration or master data: The system is configured to capture and display external requirement numbers for traceability.
  Mismatch or missing data: If the external requirement number is incorrect or not maintained properly, the message may appear as a warning.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  If the message is informational: No action is required. It simply confirms that the delivery has been created and linked to the external requirement number.
  If the message appears as a warning or error:
  
  Verify the external requirement number in the delivery document (VL02N or VL03N).
  Check the source of the external requirement number (e.g., sales order, shipping instructions, or interface).
  Ensure that the external requirement number is correct and consistent with the business process.
  If the external requirement number is not needed, check the configuration or user exit that populates this field and adjust accordingly.
  
  
  Check related configuration:
  
  In transaction SPRO, under Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Delivery Creation ? Define External Requirement Number, verify settings related to external requirement numbers.
  
  
  Check user exits or BADIs: Sometimes, custom code populates or validates the external requirement number. Review any custom logic if the message is unexpected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: VL01N (Create Delivery), VL02N (Change Delivery), VL03N (Display Delivery)
  Tables:  
  
  LIKP (Delivery Header) — field EXIDV (External ID for delivery) or similar fields may store external requirement numbers.
  
  
  Configuration path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Delivery Creation ? Define External Requirement Number
  Notes and documentation:
  
  Search SAP Notes for WG088 for any specific corrections or clarifications.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Message WG088 informs that a delivery has been created with a specific delivery number linked to an external requirement number.
  Usually informational, but if unexpected, verify the external requirement number's correctness and related configuration.
  No error correction needed if the message is just informational.
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific steps to check the external requirement number or configuration in your system.