SAP Sales and Distribution Certification Practice Exam

Which elements can be checked by the system at item level when a delivery document is created?

1. Over delivery

2. Delivery priority

3. Zero quantity

4. Shipping conditions

The correct answer is: Zero quantity

When a delivery document is created in the SAP system, various elements can be validated to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the delivery process. The selection of "zero quantity" as the correct answer pertains to a crucial aspect of inventory and order management. Checking for a zero quantity at the item level is essential because sending a delivery document with zero quantity is not meaningful. In practical scenarios, a delivery should represent the items that are physically available and intended to be dispatched to the customer. If the system identifies that the quantity of an item is zero, it will typically trigger a validation error. This check helps to avoid potential confusion and ensures that only items that have been ordered and are in stock are processed in the delivery. The other elements, while important aspects of the overall delivery process, do not typically result in a validation failure of the same nature. For example, over delivery is often subject to specific business rules or agreements, and might still be allowed under certain conditions. Similarly, delivery priority and shipping conditions pertain more to logistical planning and order management rather than absolute criteria that prevent the creation of a delivery document like a zero quantity does. Thus, ensuring that item quantities are valid and greater than zero is a fundamental requirement during the delivery document creation process.