How To Fix WPOC014 - Inbound deliveries already exist for purchase order &, item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPOC - Messages for Package WPOC

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Inbound deliveries already exist for purchase order &, item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPOC014 - Inbound deliveries already exist for purchase order &, item & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WPOC014 – Inbound deliveries already exist for purchase order &, item &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create an inbound delivery for a purchase order (PO) item for which an inbound delivery already exists in the system. SAP does not allow multiple inbound deliveries for the same PO item if the system settings or business process require a one-to-one relationship between PO items and inbound deliveries.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Inbound deliveries are created to track goods receipt against purchase orders.
  If an inbound delivery has already been created for a particular PO item, attempting to create another inbound delivery for the same PO item will trigger this error.
  This is often controlled by the delivery split indicator or the system configuration that restricts multiple inbound deliveries per PO item.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Trying to create a second inbound delivery manually for the same PO item.
  Automatic inbound delivery creation via EDI or other interfaces when one already exists.
  Incorrect configuration of delivery split indicator in the PO or delivery type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Inbound Deliveries:
  
  Use transaction VL33N (Display Inbound Delivery) or VL06I (Inbound Delivery Monitor) to check if an inbound delivery already exists for the PO and item.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Split Indicator:
  
  Check the purchase order item in ME23N.
  Look at the "Delivery Split" indicator (under item details, shipping tab).
  If the business process requires multiple inbound deliveries for the same PO item, ensure the delivery split indicator is set accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Process or Configuration:
  
  If multiple inbound deliveries per PO item are required, configure the delivery split indicator properly.
  Check the delivery type and movement type settings in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Deliveries ? Define Delivery Types.
  Ensure that the system allows multiple inbound deliveries for the PO item if needed.
  
  
  
  Delete or Cancel Existing Inbound Delivery (if appropriate):
  
  If the existing inbound delivery was created in error, consider deleting or canceling it before creating a new one.
  Use VL09 to cancel goods receipt or VL02N to delete the inbound delivery (if allowed).
  
  
  
  Coordinate with Business Users:
  
  Confirm with the purchasing and warehouse teams whether multiple inbound deliveries per PO item are allowed or if the existing inbound delivery should be used.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order
  VL33N – Display Inbound Delivery
  VL06I – Inbound Delivery Monitor
  VL02N – Change Inbound Delivery
  VL09 – Cancel Goods Receipt for Delivery
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Deliveries ? Define Delivery Types
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Delivery Processing ? Define Delivery Split Indicator
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  The delivery split indicator controls whether a PO item can be split into multiple deliveries.
  Inbound deliveries are linked to PO items via the delivery document; duplication is prevented to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  Error WPOC014 indicates that an inbound delivery already exists for the specified purchase order and item. To resolve, verify existing inbound deliveries, adjust the delivery split indicator if multiple deliveries are needed, or delete/cancel the existing inbound delivery if it was created incorrectly. Proper configuration and business process alignment are key to preventing this error.