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

WSUBST013 - Overview

• 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