How To Fix /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL169 - Change vendor is only allowed for negotiable WHR receipts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Change vendor is only allowed for negotiable WHR receipts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL169 - Change vendor is only allowed for negotiable WHR receipts ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL169 Change vendor is only allowed for negotiable WHR receipts typically occurs in the context of handling Warehouse Receipts (WHR) in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the change of vendor information for certain types of receipts.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is enforcing a rule that restricts changing the vendor associated with a Warehouse Receipt unless the receipt is classified as negotiable. Non-negotiable receipts do not allow for vendor changes due to the nature of the transaction and the associated accounting implications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Receipt Type: Verify if the Warehouse Receipt in question is indeed a negotiable receipt. If it is not, you will not be able to change the vendor.
  
  
  Review Business Process: If the receipt is non-negotiable and you need to change the vendor, you may need to follow a different business process. This could involve creating