If you love shopping online, then the most common update that you might have seen in your tracking status is “The delivery date will be provided as soon as possible” which is shown under the Estimated Delivery Tab.
This happened to me about a year ago, when I ordered a pair of shoes from Amazon which was supposed to be delivered within three days of delivery but somehow my tracking status got stuck on “The delivery date will be provided as soon as possible” update. That’s how came to know about this Issue.
If you are facing the same issue, there is nothing to worry about here we have compiled all answers to all the queries so you don’t have to waste your time here and there.
What’s the Meaning of “The Delivery Date Will Be Provided As Soon As Possible” in UPS?
The Delivery Date Will Be Provided As Soon As Possible means that UPS hasn’t received your package which makes it nearly impossible for them to provide a correct estimated delivery time of your package.
Nowadays, some businesses generate shipping labels before UPS receives and processes the packages. This is one of the main reasons why recipients get confused between the shipper’s estimated delivery date and UPS’s actual delivery date.
UPS provides the estimated delivery time when they create the shipping label of a package themselves which is mostly correct as they consider all the aspects while the shipping label created by the sender might not be that accurate as they don’t account for the condition of delayed transports or bad weather conditions in it.
Also Read – UPS Package On the Way Meaning
Why Does The Tracking Status Show “The Delivery Date Will Be Provided As Soon As Possible”?
Sometimes it happens when the Tracking Status of a Package changes from “On the Way” directly to “The Delivery Date Will Be Provided As Soon As Possible”. This can happen due to many reasons and to let to know a few of them are described below.
High Volume
If the UPS facility is experiencing a high volume of packages then chances are there that it will cause great trouble in scanning every single package(in the case of manual scanning). This usually happens on public holidays, when there is a shortage of staff, or at a time of mega online sales.
During the process of scanning and sorting, these small packages usually miss a scan which can easily be the reason why your tracking status remains stuck on the very same issue for a way too long.
Severe Weather Conditions
When it comes to nature, no one can really do anything, especially during severe conditions like floods, hurricanes, or heavy snowfall. It becomes nearly impossible for delivery drivers to move packages from one UPS facility to another in these weather conditions.
In these cases, UPS usually updates the tracking status to ‘Weather as the reason for the delay’ but mostly, the status remains stuck on the same “The Delivery Date Will Be Provided As Soon As Possible” because no one exactly knows how long it gonna take to get all the things back to normal.
Package got Lost
This is the most frustrating thing that can happen to you when you patiently wait for your package to get delivered and your tracking status remains stuck on the very same update for days.
In this scenario, your package might have been lost and even UPS doesn’t even know where is your package so they keep on showing the same update until they locate your package and send it back to its original route.
Sorting Error
If your package has successfully reached the nearest UPS facility and your tracking status suddenly changes to the ‘Delivery date pending’ it means that your package may have been missorted.
Don’t worry too much. Your package will be scanned again before loading on the final delivery truck, and it will change the Tracking status of the package to “Out for Delivery”.
How long does it take after the “Delivery Date Will Be Provided As Soon As Possible” Update?
To be True, no one can tell you the exact time when your package will be delivered after the ” Delivery Date Will Be Provided” Update, but here is an estimate that can help you to know how long you should wait.
- For Domestic Package: If you are expecting a domestic package, then wait for at least 2-3 days even after the delivery date of the package has been passed. If it’s a temporary delay then it will be resolved within this time frame.
- For International Packages: If you are expecting an International package, then wait for at least 1-2 weeks, as this is the ideal time during which a package gets delivered after getting clearance from customs.
Also Read – Processing at Destination USPS
What Should I Do After the “Delivery Date Will Be Provided” Update?
If you receive the “Delivery Date Will Be Provided As Soon As Possible” update then chances are there that you will receive your package surely after your delivery date has already passed.
If the delivery date of the packages has been passed then you need to wait at least 2 more working days, sometimes this is caused by a temporary issue that gets resolved within the given timeframe. Don’t forget to check the Tracking page for the latest update from UPS.
Even after that when the package doesn’t arrive at your address then you should contact UPS and speak to a customer service representative directly and provide them with all the details so that they can figure out what is wrong with your package. If you need the package urgently then you can open a claim for a resolution which is sure to help you with this issue.