How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV187 - Action &1 is not possible; TU was already moved in yard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Action &1 is not possible; TU was already moved in yard

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV187 - Action &1 is not possible; TU was already moved in yard ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV187 Action &1 is not possible; TU was already moved in yard typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that a Transportation Unit (TU) has already been moved in the yard, and therefore, the requested action (denoted by &1) cannot be performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Previous Movement: The Transportation Unit (TU) has already undergone a movement in the yard, which locks it for further actions until the current process is completed.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the TU due to ongoing processes or transactions that have not yet been finalized.
  Incorrect Sequence of Actions: The action you are trying to perform may not be valid at the current state of the TU.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the TU in the system. You can do this by checking the yard management or transportation unit details to see