How To Fix /VSO/P_MSG048 - You cannot create picking TOs when shipment status is &1

/VSO/P_MSG048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/P_MSG -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: You cannot create picking TOs when shipment status is &1

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/VSO/P_MSG048 - Details

• The SAP error message /VSO/P_MSG048 indicates that you cannot create picking Transfer Orders (TOs) when the shipment status is in a certain state, denoted by &1. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and warehouse management when trying to create picking documents for shipments that are not in a suitable status for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the shipment being in a status that does not allow for the creation of picking Transfer Orders. Common statuses that might trigger this error include:
  
  Shipped: The shipment has already been shipped, and no further picking can be done.
  Cancelled: The shipment has been cancelled, making it impossible to create picking TOs.
  In Process: The shipment is still being processed, and certain actions may be restricted until it reaches a final status.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check Shipment Status: Review the current status of the shipment in the SAP system. You can do this