How To Fix VR471 - Values are issued in &

VR471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Values are issued in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR471 - Values are issued in & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VR471 - Values are issued in &
  
  Meaning of the Error Message
  The message VR471 typically appears during inventory or goods movement transactions in SAP, especially when dealing with batch management or valuation. The message indicates that values (quantities or amounts) have already been issued in the specified document or movement, and therefore certain actions (like reversal, deletion, or changes) cannot be performed.
  The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the relevant document number or reference where the values have been issued.
  
  Cause
  
  The error occurs because the system detects that the material quantities or values have already been issued or posted in a particular document or movement.
  This usually happens when you try to reverse, delete, or modify a goods movement or material document that has already been partially or fully processed.
  It can also occur if you attempt to post a goods issue or transfer posting that conflicts with existing issued