VL480 - The partner system is currently not available. Simulation is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 480

• Message text: The partner system is currently not available. Simulation is not possible

What causes this issue?

The simulation could not be performed, because the partner system is
currently not available or you have temporarily deactivated change
management.

System Response

If you process the delivery in the central system, you cannot save your
changes as long as the decentralized system is not available.
If you process the delivery in the decentralized WMS and the central
system is not available, the system behavior at save depends on the
relevant Customizing settings.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator about the system availability.
Partnersystems.
If you process the delivery in the decentralized system, you can
continue processing up until you save the delivery.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can set the system behavior in Customizing for the situation where
the central system is not available. For more information, see the
Implementation Guide (IMG) under <ZK>Logistics Execution</> -->
<ZK>Decentralized WMS Integration</> --> <ZK>Local Operations</> -->
<ZK>Application</> --> <DS:SIMG.SIMG_LE_IDW_DEC_CHG>Controlling Change
Management for Deliveries</>.

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