How To Fix WSUBST017 - Error while setting the outbound delivery indicator (PO &1, item &2)

WSUBST017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error while setting the outbound delivery indicator (PO &1, item &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST017 - Error while setting the outbound delivery indicator (PO &1, item &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSUBST017: Error while setting the outbound delivery indicator (PO &1, item &2):
  
  Error Message
  WSUBST017
  Text: Error while setting the outbound delivery indicator (PO &1, item &2)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the outbound delivery creation or processing when the system tries to set the outbound delivery indicator on a Purchase Order (PO) item but fails. The outbound delivery indicator is used to mark PO items that have been included in an outbound delivery.
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent or incorrect data in the PO item: The PO item might be locked, deleted, or in a status that does not allow setting the outbound delivery indicator.
  Authorization issues: The user or background job does not have sufficient authorization to update the PO item.
  Custom enhancements or user exits: Custom code might interfere with the standard process of setting the outbound delivery indicator.
  Technical issues: Database locks, update failures, or inconsistencies in