How To Fix WOD1039 - Delivery of generic article >&1< cannot be indicated as being completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOD1 - Messages for Function Group WOD1

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Delivery of generic article >&1< cannot be indicated as being completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOD1039 - Delivery of generic article >&1< cannot be indicated as being completed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WOD1039 - Delivery of generic article >&1< cannot be indicated as being completed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to mark a delivery as completed for a generic article (a material that is defined as generic in SAP, often used for handling materials that are not specifically identified at the time of delivery). In SAP, generic articles are typically used in scenarios like consignment or stock transfer where the exact material number is not yet determined.
  The system does not allow the delivery of a generic article to be set as completed because the generic article is a placeholder and the actual material details are not finalized. Completing such a delivery would conflict with the system's logic of tracking and managing inventory and deliveries.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Generic Article: A material master record flagged as generic (usually with a special indicator in the material master).
  Delivery Completion: Marking a delivery as completed means no further processing or changes are expected.
  Since generic articles are placeholders, the system expects further processing (like substitution with a specific material) before completion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Material Master: Verify if the material in the delivery is flagged as generic.
  Substitute the Generic Article: Before completing the delivery, replace the generic article with the actual material number.
  
  This can be done via the delivery document by substituting the generic article with the specific material.
  
  
  Process the Delivery with Specific Material: Once the generic article is replaced, you can proceed to complete the delivery.
  Avoid Completing Deliveries with Generic Articles: If the business process requires generic articles, do not mark such deliveries as completed until the actual material is assigned.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) – to substitute the generic article.  
  MM02 (Change Material Master) – to check if the material is flagged as generic.
  
  
  Material Master Field: The generic article indicator is usually set in the material master (e.g., in the Basic Data or Sales Org Data).
  Business Process Impact:  
  
  Generic articles are often used in industries like retail or manufacturing where the exact product variant is determined later.
  Completing deliveries with generic articles can cause inventory inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to complete delivery containing generic article.
  
  
  Reason
  Generic articles are placeholders, not final materials.
  
  
  Solution
  Substitute generic article with specific material before completion.
  
  
  Related T-Codes
  VL02N, MM02
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents inventory and delivery inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance on how to substitute generic articles or adjust your process, feel free to ask!