How To Fix WC158 - Preparation for this store already been okayed

WC158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WC - POS interface - outbound and Tickets & Additionals

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Preparation for this store already been okayed

What causes this issue?

You do not need to duplicate the preparation for this store
because no errors occurred during the preparation.
The prepared data was not passed on.

System Response

It is not possible to repeat this preparation.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WC158 - Details

• The SAP error message WC158, which states "Preparation for this store already been okayed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA systems when dealing with store-related processes, such as inventory management, store preparation, or sales order processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the preparation process for a specific store has already been completed or approved. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The same preparation process was attempted multiple times, leading to a conflict.
  Status Issues: The status of the store preparation might not have been updated correctly, causing the system to think that the preparation is still pending.
  User Error: A user might have inadvertently tried to reprocess a store that has already been okayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WC158 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the store preparation in the system. Ensure that it has indeed been completed and that no further