How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV480 - First delete freight document &1

/SCWM/SHP_RCV480 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 480

• Message text: First delete freight document &1

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/SCWM/SHP_RCV480 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV480 indicates that there is an issue related to a freight document that needs to be deleted before proceeding with a certain operation in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, specifically in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) context.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action (like deleting or modifying a shipment or delivery) that is not allowed because there is an associated freight document that has not been deleted. The freight document may be linked to a shipment or delivery that you are trying to process, and SAP requires that all related documents be cleared before you can proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Freight Document: Check the error message for the freight document number (indicated by &1). This will help you locate the specific document that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Access the Freight Document: Use the appropriate transaction code (like