How To Fix VL477 - Delivery was split in decentralized WMS, will only display

VL477 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Delivery was split in decentralized WMS, will only display

What causes this issue?

The delivery was distributed to the decentralized Warehouse Management
System and was subsequently split there.

System Response

You can still process the delivery and its split partial deliveries in
the decentralized system. You can only display the document in the
central system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL477 - Delivery was split in decentralized WMS, will only display ?

  The SAP error message VL477 indicates that a delivery has been split in a decentralized Warehouse Management System (WMS) and will only display the relevant information for the specific delivery that is being processed. This typically occurs when the delivery cannot be processed as a single unit due to various reasons, such as different storage locations, handling units, or other logistical constraints.
  Causes of VL477 Error
  
  
  Decentralized WMS Configuration: The system is set up to use a decentralized WMS, which means that the delivery process is managed separately from the main SAP system.
  
  
  Delivery Split: The delivery may have been split due to:
  
  Different storage locations for items.
  Different handling units or packaging.
  Different shipping points or routes.
  Quantity limitations or restrictions on certain items.
  
  
  
  Incompatibility of Items: Items in the delivery may have different characteristics that prevent them from being processed together, such as different batch numbers, expiration dates, or product types.
  
  
  Solutions to VL477 Error
  
  
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