Which states does an Outbound Delivery Item pass through?

Within the S4Hana logistics framework, Outbound Delivery Items undergo a series of states from inception to final processing. Although the standard S4Hana system offers a wide range of states, a tailored perspective was adapted for the adesso Group. This customized interpretation is exclusively employed by the Order Procurement service, using data retrieved from S4Hana's to determine the current states.

1. Created:
• Definition: This is the initial stage after the Order Procurement Service registers a delivery request, prompting the creation of the Outbound Delivery Item.
• Transition: Typically, upon the item being picked, it progresses to the "Picked" state. If there's a need for material change in subsequent requests due to Purchase Order Item modifications, the associated Outbound Delivery Item must be deleted first.
2. Deleted:
• Definition: This final state activates when there's a needed alteration in the material tied to a delivery request.
• Transition: In the S4Hana system, direct updates to the material of an Outbound Delivery Item are not feasible. The material is sourced directly from the Purchase Order Item. Modifications to the Purchase Order Item are only permissible once no associated Outbound Delivery Items remain. This requires the complete removal of the associated Outbound Delivery Items.
3. Picked:
• Definition: Confirmation of a successful item selection in S4Hana.
• Transition: After determining the outbound delivery's storage location, the item ideally moves to "Located". A material change in future requests, due to alterations in the Purchase Order Item, necessitates the deletion of the associated Outbound Delivery Item.
4. Located:
• Definition: A versatile state with potential for several subsequent pathways.
• Transition: Typically, if a serial number is provided during the delivery request, it transitions to "Serials Provided". If dispatched without issues, it advances to "Issued". Material changes, due to updates in the Purchase Order Item, lead to the deletion of the associated Outbound Delivery Item.
5. Serials Provided:
• Definition: At this stage, serial numbers are identified and linked to the Outbound Delivery Item.
• Transition: The most common pathway post issuance moves to "Issued". However, any adjustments to the linked serial numbers either update or delete them. Changes in location cause the complete removal of all associated serial numbers.
6. Issued:
• Definition: This state affirms the dispatch of the Outbound Delivery Item, resulting in stock decrement.
• Transition: With all actions complete, the item is set for the "Completed" state.
7. Completed:
• Definition: This final stage indicates that the Outbound Delivery Item has successfully navigated all its states and has been processed in line with the standards and protocols of the Order Procurement Service.