How To Fix WG320 - Joint delivery date must be earlier than all delivery dates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Joint delivery date must be earlier than all delivery dates

What causes this issue?

The joint delivery date you entered is later the the earliest delivery
date in the purchase orders selected.

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?

Please correct you entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG320 - Joint delivery date must be earlier than all delivery dates ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG320: "Joint delivery date must be earlier than all delivery dates":
  
  Error Message: WG320 - Joint delivery date must be earlier than all delivery dates
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you are working with joint deliveries (also known as collective or combined deliveries) in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. The system requires that the joint delivery date (the date when multiple deliveries are combined into one) must be earlier than or equal to the individual delivery dates of all the deliveries involved.
  If the joint delivery date is set after any of the individual delivery dates, the system throws this error because logically, you cannot combine deliveries on a date that is later than the actual delivery dates of the individual items.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When creating or changing a joint delivery.
  When setting or adjusting the joint delivery date.
  When the system checks the consistency of delivery dates during delivery processing or scheduling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Joint Delivery Date:
  
  Ensure that the joint delivery date is earlier than or equal to all the individual delivery dates of the deliveries you want to combine.
  Adjust the joint delivery date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Individual Delivery Dates:
  
  If the joint delivery date is fixed due to business reasons, check if the individual delivery dates can be postponed to be on or after the joint delivery date.
  This might involve rescheduling deliveries or adjusting the delivery schedules.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Scheduling:
  
  Check the delivery schedules and confirm that the dates are consistent.
  Use transaction codes like VL10B (Purchase Orders Due for Delivery) or VL10D (Sales Orders Due for Delivery) to review delivery dates.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the delivery date determination logic or joint delivery settings in customizing (SPRO) might affect this.
  Review settings under:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Deliveries ? Define Joint Delivery
  Sales and Distribution ? Shipping ? Deliveries ? Define Joint Delivery
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Process Owners:
  
  Confirm the business rules regarding joint deliveries and delivery dates.
  Sometimes, the error indicates a process mismatch that needs business clarification.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Joint Delivery Concept: Joint delivery allows combining multiple deliveries into a single shipment to optimize logistics and reduce transportation costs.
  Delivery Date Fields:
  
  Delivery Date: The date when the goods are planned to be delivered.
  Joint Delivery Date: The date when multiple deliveries are combined.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL01N / VL02N: Create/Change Outbound Delivery
  VL10B / VL10D: Delivery Due List
  
  
  SAP Notes: If the problem persists, check for relevant SAP Notes or OSS messages related to WG320.
  User Exits / Enhancements: Custom logic might affect delivery date checks; review any user exits or BADIs implemented.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WG320: Joint delivery date must be earlier than all delivery dates
  
  
  Cause
  Joint delivery date is set after one or more individual delivery dates
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust joint delivery date to be earlier or equal to all individual delivery dates
  
  
  Related Transactions
  VL01N, VL02N, VL10B, VL10D
  
  
  Customizing Path
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Deliveries ? Define Joint Delivery
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!