How To Fix VHUAP234 - Delivery not possible at present, as order is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUAP - Messages for Packing Transaction Applications (FGrp VHUDIAL)

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Delivery not possible at present, as order is locked

What causes this issue?

You want to create a delivery for one or several HUs.

System Response

Currently, it is not possible to create a delivery, because at least one
of the assigned orders is locked for the selected HU.

How to fix this error?

Check which of the assigned orders are locked.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP234 - Delivery not possible at present, as order is locked ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VHUAP234 - Delivery not possible at present, as order is locked
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or process a delivery for a sales order that is currently locked by another user or process. In SAP, when a user or a background job is working on a sales order, the system locks the order to prevent simultaneous changes that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Typical reasons for the lock include:  
  
  Another user is currently editing or processing the sales order.  
  A background job or batch process is running that involves the sales order.  
  The order is locked due to an incomplete or interrupted transaction.  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check who holds the lock:
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to find out which user or process has locked the sales order.  
  
  Enter the sales order number or relevant object details.  
  Identify the lock owner.
  
  
  
  Contact the user or wait:  
  
  If the lock is held by another user, contact them to finish their work and release the lock.  
  If the lock is from a background job, wait until the job completes.
  
  
  
  Manually delete the lock (with caution):  
  
  If the lock is stale (e.g., due to a system crash or aborted process), and you are sure no one is working on the order, you can delete the lock entry in SM12.  
  Warning: Deleting locks manually can cause data inconsistencies. Only do this if you are certain the lock is obsolete.
  
  
  
  Retry delivery creation:
  
  After the lock is released, try to create or process the delivery again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM12: To monitor and manage lock entries.  
  Sales Order Processing: Locks are standard to ensure data integrity during order changes.  
  Background Jobs: Sometimes batch jobs or workflows lock orders temporarily.  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to order locking in your SAP version.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VHUAP234 - Delivery not possible as order is locked
  
  
  Cause
  Sales order is locked by another user or process
  
  
  Solution
  Check lock in SM12 ? Contact user or wait ? Delete lock if stale (with caution) ? Retry
  
  
  Tools
  SM12 (Lock Entries), VA01/VA02 (Sales Order), VL01N (Delivery creation)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the sales order number, user IDs involved, or system logs.