How To Fix VO032 - Unexpected error while writing picking wave

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Unexpected error while writing picking wave

What causes this issue?

The reason for this error is unknown at this time.

System Response

The program is terminated and a short dump is deliberately called up.

How to fix this error?

Inform the person responsible for your system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO032 - Unexpected error while writing picking wave ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO032 - Unexpected error while writing picking wave
  
  Cause:
  The error VO032 typically occurs during the creation or update of a picking wave in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The "unexpected error" indicates that the system encountered an issue when trying to write or save the picking wave data to the database.
  Common causes include:
  
  Database inconsistencies or locks: The relevant tables for picking wave data might be locked or inconsistent.
  Missing or incorrect customizing/configuration: Incorrect wave profile or wave template settings.
  Authorization issues: The user or process does not have sufficient authorization to write the picking wave.
  Data inconsistencies: Inconsistent or incomplete data in the delivery, warehouse order, or warehouse request.
  Enhancements or user exits: Custom code in user exits or BAdIs related to picking wave creation might be causing runtime errors.
  System or transport issues: Incomplete transport or system inconsistencies after upgrades or patches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the short dump (ST22):
  
  Look for any runtime errors or dumps related to the VO032 message. This can give detailed information about the root cause.
  
  
  Check the application log (transaction SLG1):
  
  Filter by object WM_WAVE or related to picking wave to find detailed error messages.
  
  
  Verify customizing:
  
  Check the wave profile and wave template configuration in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Picking ? Wave ? Define Wave Profiles.
  Ensure all required fields and settings are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job has the necessary authorizations for WM/EWM wave processing.
  
  
  
  Check for database locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries on tables related to picking waves (e.g., LTAK, LTAP, or EWM-specific tables).
  If locks exist, investigate and release if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review custom code:
  
  If there are any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to picking wave creation (e.g., LE_WAVE_CREATE), debug or temporarily disable them to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-run the wave creation:
  
  After fixing the above, try to recreate the picking wave.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VO032.
  Common notes might address known bugs or provide patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Picking Wave: A picking wave is a grouping of warehouse orders or deliveries to be picked together to optimize warehouse operations.
  Transactions:
  
  /SCWM/WAVE (EWM) – Wave management
  LT03 – Create transfer order (WM)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LTAK – Transfer order header
  LTAP – Transfer order items
  EWM-specific tables like /SCWM/WAVE tables
  
  
  Debugging Tips:
  
  Use transaction /SCWM/PRDO or /SCWM/WAVE to check wave status.
  Use debugging to trace the exact point of failure in the wave creation process.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a message with SAP Support including:
  
  Detailed error logs
  ST22 dumps
  Steps to reproduce
  System and patch level information
  
  
  Summary:
  
  VO032 error is caused by unexpected issues during picking wave write operations, often due to configuration, authorization, data inconsistencies, or custom code. Investigate logs, check customizing, verify authorizations, and debug custom enhancements to resolve the issue.