How To Fix WOG044 - Direct delivery (third-party processing) not posssible w/o order quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOG - Materials Management, Fruits + Vegetables, General Messages

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Direct delivery (third-party processing) not posssible w/o order quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOG044 - Direct delivery (third-party processing) not posssible w/o order quantity ?

  The SAP error message WOG044 indicates that a direct delivery (third-party processing) cannot be executed because there is no order quantity specified. This error typically arises in scenarios where a sales order is created for a product that is to be delivered directly from a vendor to a customer, but the system does not have the necessary quantity information to process the order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Quantity: The most common cause of this error is that the sales order does not have a specified quantity for the item that is intended for direct delivery.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the third-party processing in the system.
  Incomplete Sales Order: The sales order may not have been fully completed or saved correctly, leading to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sales Order: Review the sales order in question to ensure that the order quantity is specified for the items that are intended for direct delivery. If the quantity is missing, enter the appropriate quantity.
  Verify Item Category: Ensure that the item category used in the sales order is configured for third-party processing. The item category should support direct delivery.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for third-party processing in the SAP system. This includes verifying the settings in the following areas:
  
  Item category determination
  Sales document type
  Third-party processing settings in the relevant configuration (SPRO)
  
  
  Check for User Exits or BAdIs: If there are any custom developments (user exits or BAdIs) that might affect the sales order processing, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on third-party processing and related configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to manage sales orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the direct delivery process works as expected.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution (SD) processes.