How To Fix 8B293 - Transfer and return positions are mixed. Process is not allowed

8B293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Transfer and return positions are mixed. Process is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B293 - Transfer and return positions are mixed. Process is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 8B293 ("Transfer and return positions are mixed. Process is not allowed") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when there is an attempt to process a transaction that involves both transfer and return items in a way that is not permitted by the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Mixed Document Types: You are trying to process a document that contains both transfer items (items being moved from one location to another) and return items (items being returned to the supplier or vendor).
  Incorrect Document Configuration: The document may not be configured correctly to handle both types of items simultaneously.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types in SAP may not allow for the mixing of transfer and return items due to business rules or system configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Separate Transactions: Ensure that you are processing transfer and return items in