SAP Note 21682 - Runtime of VL04: Process delivery due list

Component : Shipping -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/21682 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
When using transaction VL04 for processing the delivery due list, performance issues may arise if the list is overly populated with pending sales orders. The delay mainly occurs when multiple deliveries are attempted within a single transaction cycle. This scenario is exacerbated when the list includes locked orders or those without confirmed availability. To enhance system performance, it's advisable to adjust the frequency of VL04 runs and narrow the selection of sales orders processed per run. Specifically, entering a delivery creation date (both 'From' and 'To' dates) focuses processing on orders due today, avoiding older, unresolved orders. Additionally, excluding order-specific criteria like material or plant from selection filters can streamline operations. Regular scheduled executions of VL04, whether daily or weekly, can further manage and reduce order backlogs efficiently, helping maintain a smaller, manageable log size. Setting up background runs of this transaction (SAPMV50S) can optimize shipping workflows and system performance significantly.

Key words :
delivery due list, additional key words, alternatively start vl04, start vl04 periodically, run stays small, sales orders due, include sales orders, sales orders, ' sales orders, transaction run

Related Notes :

192423Delivery Processing Performance: Consulting