How To Fix L3A005 - Pick confirmation for TO item &1 &2 has already taken place

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3A - Messages on Transfer Order Kernel

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Pick confirmation for TO item &1 &2 has already taken place

What causes this issue?

A TO item split can only result during pick confirmation when picking
during an activated two-step confirmation (first step confirmation).

System Response

The TO item split is rejected by the system.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3A005 - Pick confirmation for TO item &1 &2 has already taken place ?

  The SAP error message L3A005 indicates that a pick confirmation for a Transfer Order (TO) item has already been processed. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling within SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to confirm a pick for a Transfer Order item that has already been confirmed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Confirmation: The user or system is trying to confirm the same TO item more than once.
  System Error: There may be a glitch or issue in the system that is causing it to not recognize that the item has already been confirmed.
  User Error: The user may be trying to confirm an item that they believe is still pending, but it has already been processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Status:
  
  Use transaction code LT03 (Transfer Order Confirmation) or LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order) to check the status of the TO item.
  Verify if the item has already been confirmed. If it has, you will need to proceed with the next steps in your process.
  
  
  
  Review TO Document:
  
  Use transaction code LT21 (Display Transfer Order) to review the details of the Transfer Order.
  Ensure that the TO item is indeed completed and check for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Actions:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the confirmation status of TO items to prevent duplicate confirmations.
  Implement checks or training to minimize user errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  If you suspect a system error, check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any related messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  LT03: Transfer Order Confirmation
  LT12: Confirm Transfer Order
  LT21: Display Transfer Order
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to warehouse management and transfer order processing.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on warehouse management processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.