How To Fix /SPE/VL074 - Serial numbers cannot be changed as warehouse activity has started

/SPE/VL074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Serial numbers cannot be changed as warehouse activity has started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL074 - Serial numbers cannot be changed as warehouse activity has started ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL074 indicates that there is an attempt to change serial numbers for a material that is currently involved in warehouse activities. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system has already started processing the material in the warehouse, such as during picking, packing, or other logistics operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Warehouse Activity in Progress: The primary cause of this error is that the serial numbers for the material cannot be modified because the material is currently being processed in the warehouse. This could be due to ongoing transactions like goods movements, deliveries, or inventory management activities.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP has built-in mechanisms to prevent changes to data that is actively being used in transactions to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Warehouse Activities: Verify if there are any ongoing warehouse activities related to the material in question. You can check the status of the material in the warehouse management system (WMS)