How To Fix VW542 - Shipment & not selected (already displayed)

VW542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Shipment & not selected (already displayed)

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VW542 - Details

• The SAP error message VW542 "Shipment & not selected (already displayed)" typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management when trying to process a shipment that has already been displayed or processed in a previous transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when attempting to display or edit a shipment that is already open in another session or has been previously processed.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Access: The shipment is already being accessed in another session or by another user.
  Status of Shipment: The shipment may have a status that prevents further processing or editing.
  System Lock: The shipment might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the shipment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Open Sessions: Ensure that the shipment is not open in another session. Close any duplicate sessions that may be accessing the same shipment.
  Review Shipment Status: Check the