How To Fix LF212 - Transfer order already exists. Selection not possible

LF212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Transfer order already exists. Selection not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF212 - Transfer order already exists. Selection not possible ?

  The SAP error message LF212 ("Transfer order already exists. Selection not possible") typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a transfer order (TO) for a material movement that has already been assigned a transfer order. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during stock transfers, inventory management, or warehouse management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transfer Order: The most common cause is that a transfer order for the same material and movement type already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to create or process the transfer order may not be correctly defined, leading to conflicts with existing orders.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the warehouse management module that are causing conflicts with the transfer order creation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Transfer Orders:
  
  Use transaction code LT23 (Display Transfer Order) to check if there is an existing transfer order for the same material and movement type.
  If an existing