Locker Troubleshooting
Quick Fix
Verify the locker assignment first, then re-send the locker code. This takes about 2 minutes.
This guide helps you resolve common locker pickup issues.
Quick reference
| What you see | Why it happens | Do this |
|---|---|---|
| Guest can’t open locker | Wrong code or stuck locker | Check the locker assignment |
| Auto-assign says it needs a room assignment | Reservation has no room assigned in the PMS yet | Assign the room first |
| Auto-assign says stay dates are missing | Check-in or check-out date is missing in the PMS | Fix stay dates |
| Auto-assign shows "Missing Lock Mapping" | Room is not mapped for room access | Check room mapping |
| Wrong key in locker | Misplaced key or wrong assignment | Verify room-to-locker mapping |
| All lockers appear assigned | Stale assignments | Clear assignments |
Auto-Assign says waiting for room assignment
What you see: Auto-assign results show "Waiting for room assignment" or "Needs room assignment".
Fix:
- Assign a room to the reservation in your PMS.
- Wait for the updated room assignment to sync into AVA.
- Retry auto-assign, or assign a locker manually from the reservation.
Auto-Assign says stay dates are incomplete
What you see: Auto-assign results say stay dates are incomplete or missing.
Fix:
- Open the reservation in your PMS.
- Confirm Check-in and Check-out dates are both set.
- Save changes and wait for AVA to sync.
- Retry auto-assign.
Auto-Assign shows "Missing Lock Mapping"
What you see: Auto-assign results show "Missing Lock Mapping" or an error with "(404)".
Fix:
- Confirm the reservation has a room assigned in the PMS.
- Confirm the room appears correctly in AVA.
- Recheck your room access setup:
- Locker grid configuration: Set Up Locker Systems
- Room list and mapping: Room Metadata Management
- Retry the assignment.
Guest can’t open locker
What you see: Guest enters the code and the locker does not open.
Fix:
- Verify the locker code is correct.
- Confirm the locker is assigned to the reservation.
- Check for physical obstructions.
- Use the manual override if available.
Wrong key in locker
What you see: Guest retrieves a key for another room.
Fix:
- Check the room-to-locker assignment.
- Verify housekeeping placed the correct key.
- Reassign the locker and update the key.
All lockers appear assigned
What you see: The grid shows only assigned (blue) cells.
Fix:
- Confirm check-outs are processed in the PMS.
- In Locker Setup, click Clear Assignments.
- Retry assignment for new check-ins.
Still Stuck?
Contact success@vouch-technologies.com if:
- ❌ Lockers remain assigned after clearing assignments
- ❌ Guests cannot open lockers across multiple attempts
- ❌ Locker codes are not generated
Helpful to include:
- Locker system type
- Screenshot of the locker grid
- Time the issue started