How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV043 - No changes possible; delivery &1 / &2 is not yet locked

/SCWM/SHP_RCV043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No changes possible; delivery &1 / &2 is not yet locked

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/SCWM/SHP_RCV043 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV043 indicates that a delivery document (identified by the numbers &1 and &2) is not yet locked, which means that changes cannot be made to it at this time. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when trying to modify a delivery that is still in a state where it can be processed or is being accessed by another transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Delivery Not Locked: The delivery document is not locked for editing, possibly because it is still being processed by another user or transaction.
  Background Processing: The delivery might be undergoing background processing, such as being picked, packed, or shipped, which prevents changes.
  Transaction Conflicts: Another transaction might be accessing the delivery, leading to a temporary lock.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that affect how deliveries are locked and unlocked in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Verify if the delivery is currently