How To Fix VL460 - Items were deleted, even though picking has already taken place

VL460 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Items were deleted, even though picking has already taken place

What causes this issue?

You have deleted individual items in the delivery. However, picking and/
or putaway for this delivery document has already begun in the
decentralized Warehouse Management System.

System Response

Deleting items requires additional activities in the warehouse, due to
the return of previously staged goods.
According to the default system settings, the system rejects the change
or outputs a message.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator if this message appears incorrectly.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can control the attributes of this message in Customizing. To do
this, choose the activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDOVM1>
Specify Characteristics of System Messages</> in Customizing for
Shipping.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL460 - Items were deleted, even though picking has already taken place ?

  The SAP error message VL460 ("Items were deleted, even though picking has already taken place") typically occurs in the context of logistics and warehouse management when there is a discrepancy between the stock levels and the picking process. This error indicates that items have been deleted from a delivery or sales order after picking has already been completed, which can lead to inconsistencies in inventory management and order fulfillment.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: Items may have been manually deleted from the delivery or sales order after the picking process was initiated.
  Changes in Order: Changes in the sales order or delivery document (like quantity adjustments) after picking has been confirmed.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system that allow for deletions after picking has occurred.
  User Errors: Users may inadvertently delete items from the delivery or order without realizing that picking has already been completed.
  Batch Management: If batch management is involved, issues with batch determination