SAP Message VL496 - Delivery update not possible; distributed document cannot be changed

Diagnosis
The delivery cannot be updated with the required changes because thecorresponding distributed document does not allow these changes to beupdated.

System Response
The system cannot save the operation. A detailed error log cannot beissued at this stage in processing.

Procedure
Check the corresponding distributed delivery documents in the othersystem. Probably the status of the delivery does not allow a change.The possible causes include:

  • The delivery has already been billed.

  • The stock situation has changed and the availability check fails, or
  • the batches assigned in the decentralized system during confirmation ofthe transfer order are not available in the central system.

    Procedure for System Administration
    If necessary, check whether the business process is set up properly ifthis message appears on confirmation of transfer orders in thedecentralized system. You must ensure that the status of the deliveryallows quantity changes and batch assignment in the central systemuntil the picking process is completed in the decentralized system.