How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY581 - Document &1 has locked item; outbound delivery can not be created

/SCWM/DELIVERY581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Document &1 has locked item; outbound delivery can not be created

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/SCWM/DELIVERY581 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY581 Document &1 has locked item; outbound delivery cannot be created typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an attempt to create an outbound delivery for a document that has items that are currently locked. This can happen for various reasons, such as ongoing processes, transactions, or other locks that prevent the system from proceeding with the outbound delivery creation.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Items: The items in the document (e.g., sales order, transfer order) are locked due to ongoing processes such as picking, packing, or other inventory management activities.
  Incomplete Transactions: Previous transactions related to the document may not have been completed, leaving the items in a locked state.
  User Locks: A user may have locked the document or items for editing or processing, preventing other users from creating outbound deliveries.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to items being incorrectly marked as