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.