How To Fix VL188 - Pick order & does not contain any items to be processed

VL188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Pick order & does not contain any items to be processed

What causes this issue?

The pick order does not contain any items to be verified or (depending
on the settings) confirmed.
This may have occurred for one of the following reasons:
The pick order does not exist (perhaps the wrong number was entered)
The pick order does not contain any items that are relevant for picking
(text items are not relevant for picking, for example)
All items in the pick order that are relevant for picking have already
been verified and (depending on the settings) confirmed

System Response

Further processing is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

See if one of the above situations is the case, and if so, take the
appropriate measures to correct it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL188 - Pick order & does not contain any items to be processed ?

  The SAP error message VL188, which states "Pick order & does not contain any items to be processed," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics when trying to process a pick order that has no items associated with it. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Empty Pick Order: The pick order was created but does not have any items assigned to it. This can happen if the items were removed or if there was an issue during the order creation process.
  Stock Issues: The items that were supposed to be picked may not be available in the warehouse, leading to an empty pick order.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria used to create the pick order may not have matched any items in the inventory.
  Document Deletion: The pick order may have been deleted or canceled after it was created, but the system still