How To Fix VL474 - Picking/putaway has already started in decentralized WMS

VL474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Picking/putaway has already started in decentralized WMS

What causes this issue?

Picking and/or putaway has already begun for this delivery, or it has
already been completed.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the changes made to the delivery are absolutely necessary
and if they can still be considered in the process.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL474 - Picking/putaway has already started in decentralized WMS ?

  The SAP error message VL474 ("Picking/putaway has already started in decentralized WMS") typically occurs in scenarios where there is an attempt to perform a picking or putaway operation in a decentralized Warehouse Management System (WMS) while the process has already been initiated or is in progress. This error is common in environments where SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or other decentralized WMS solutions are integrated with SAP ERP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Operations: The error usually arises when a picking or putaway process is already active for the same warehouse task or handling unit. This can happen if multiple users or processes are trying to initiate the same operation simultaneously.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the integration between the decentralized WMS and the SAP ERP system, leading to inconsistencies in the status of warehouse tasks.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous picking or putaway transaction was not completed or was interrupted, the system may