How To Fix VO016 - No picking wave saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No picking wave saved

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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 VO016 - No picking wave saved ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO016 - No picking wave saved
  
  Cause:
  The error message VO016 - No picking wave saved typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module during the picking process. It indicates that the system cannot find a saved picking wave for the relevant warehouse request or delivery.
  A picking wave is a grouping of warehouse tasks or deliveries that are released together for picking. If no picking wave has been created or saved for the delivery or warehouse request, the system cannot proceed with picking confirmation or related processes, resulting in this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  The picking wave has not been created or released for the delivery.
  The picking wave was deleted or not saved properly.
  The delivery or warehouse request is not assigned to any picking wave.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in wave management.
  Attempting to confirm picking without a wave-based picking process in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VO016 - No picking wave saved error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check if a Picking Wave Exists:
  
  Use transaction /SCWM/WAVE (in EWM) or the relevant wave management transaction in WM.
  Verify if a picking wave has been created and released for the delivery or warehouse request in question.
  
  
  
  Create and Release a Picking Wave:
  
  If no picking wave exists, create one manually or via the wave creation process.
  Release the picking wave so that warehouse tasks are generated and available for picking.
  
  
  
  Assign Delivery to a Picking Wave:
  
  Ensure that the delivery or warehouse request is assigned to a picking wave.
  Check wave determination rules and settings to confirm that the delivery qualifies for wave picking.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify wave management settings in customizing (SPRO) under Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Wave Management.
  Confirm that wave picking is activated and configured correctly for the warehouse number and delivery types.
  
  
  
  Process Picking via Wave:
  
  After wave creation and release, proceed with picking confirmation.
  The system should now find the saved picking wave and allow picking to continue.
  
  
  
  If Wave Picking is Not Used:
  
  If your warehouse does not use wave picking, ensure that picking is processed accordingly without wave assignment.
  Adjust process or configuration to avoid wave-related checks.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Picking Wave: A method to group warehouse tasks or deliveries to optimize picking operations.
  Transactions:
  
  /SCWM/WAVE – Wave management in EWM.
  LT23 – Display warehouse tasks.
  LT24 – Confirm warehouse tasks.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to wave management and VO016 error for specific patches or known issues.
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Wave Management
  
  
  Summary:
  The VO016 - No picking wave saved error means the system cannot find a picking wave for the delivery or warehouse request. To fix it, ensure a picking wave is created, assigned, and released properly before picking confirmation. Check wave management configuration and processes to align with your warehouse operations.
  
  If you provide more details about your SAP system (WM or EWM), transaction used, or process step, I can give more tailored guidance.