How To Fix O9408 - Document &1 has begun with discharge. You can no longer load

O9408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Document &1 has begun with discharge. You can no longer load

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O9408 - Details

• The SAP error message O9408, which states "Document &1 has begun with discharge. You can no longer load," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or warehouse management when dealing with handling units (HUs) or stock documents. This error indicates that a document (such as a delivery or transfer order) has already started the discharge process, meaning that the stock is in the process of being removed or transferred, and therefore, you cannot load additional stock onto that document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Discharge Process Started: The document referenced in the error message has already been initiated for discharge, which means that the system is processing the removal of stock.
  Inconsistent Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for further loading actions.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the warehouse management or inventory management module that restrict loading once a discharge has started.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify