How To Fix WSUBST013 - Enter a delivery block using the input help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Enter a delivery block using the input help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST013 - Enter a delivery block using the input help ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSUBST013 – Enter a delivery block using the input help
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to save or process a delivery document (such as an outbound delivery) in SAP, and the system requires you to enter a delivery block but you have either left the field empty or entered an invalid value. The delivery block is a control indicator that prevents the delivery from being processed further (e.g., picking, packing, or goods issue) until the block is removed.
  The system expects you to specify a valid delivery block code, and it enforces the use of the input help (F4 help) to ensure that only valid codes are entered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Delivery block is a field in delivery documents used to temporarily block the delivery for further processing.
  The system requires a valid delivery block code to be entered if certain conditions are met (e.g., missing data, quality issues, or manual intervention).
  The error message prompts you to use the input help (F4) to select a valid delivery block code rather than entering free text.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Input Help (F4):
  
  When the error appears, place the cursor in the delivery block field and press F4 to open the list of valid delivery block codes. Select the appropriate block code from the list.
  
  
  Enter a Valid Delivery Block:
  
  Choose the delivery block that corresponds to the reason why the delivery should be blocked (e.g., quality check, incomplete data, etc.).
  
  
  Save the Document:
  
  After entering a valid delivery block, save the delivery document again.
  
  
  If No Block is Needed:  
  
  Check if the system is incorrectly requiring a block due to configuration or missing data.
  Verify if all mandatory fields are filled correctly.
  Consult with your SAP SD/MM consultant or check the delivery document type settings to see if the delivery block is mandatory.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Where to find delivery block field:
  
  In the delivery document screen, the delivery block field is usually found in the header data or in the shipping tab.
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Delivery blocks are configured in IMG under:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Deliveries -> Define Delivery Blocks
  
  
  Common Delivery Block Codes:  
  
  01 – Blocked for picking  
  02 – Blocked for packing  
  03 – Blocked for goods issue  
  (Codes vary by implementation)
  
  
  
  Related Transactions:  
  
  VL01N / VL02N / VL03N – Create/Change/Display Delivery  
  VL10* – Delivery creation from sales orders or purchase orders
  
  
  
  If the error persists:  
  
  Check user authorizations for delivery block codes.  
  Review any user-exits or BAdIs that might enforce delivery blocks.  
  Check if any custom validations are active.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Delivery block field is empty or invalid; system requires a valid delivery block code.  
  Solution: Use F4 input help to select a valid delivery block code and save the document.  
  Related Info: Delivery blocks control delivery processing; configured in IMG; mandatory in some scenarios.
  
  
  If you need help with a specific delivery document or configuration, please provide the transaction code and document type for more tailored guidance.