C2274 - Material withdrawal already posted for order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Material withdrawal already posted for order

What causes this issue?

You want to change the assignment to a WBS element in an individual
order or in a collective order, although a goods issue has already been
posted for at least one of the components of the order or collective
order. A change to the WBS element can therefore lead to
inconsistencies in the Controlling of the order or the project.

System Response

Whether the system allows this activity depends on the type of this
message set in Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Either cancel all of the goods movements for the order or collective
order before you make the change to the WBS elements, or clean up the
inconsistencies in Controlling by executing manual transfers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2274 - Material withdrawal already posted for order ?

  The SAP error message C2274 ("Material withdrawal already posted for order") typically occurs when you attempt to post a material withdrawal (goods issue) for a production order or a process order that has already had a withdrawal posted against it. This error is a safeguard to prevent double posting of material withdrawals, which could lead to discrepancies in inventory and accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Posting: The most common cause is that a goods issue has already been posted for the specified order.
  Incorrect Order Reference: You may be trying to post a withdrawal against an order that is not the correct one or has already been completed.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to this error if they do not allow for multiple postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Previous Postings: Verify if a goods issue has already been posted for the order in question. You can do this by checking the document flow of the production order or using transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or MB51 (Material Document List).
  
  
  Use the Correct Order: Ensure that you are referencing the correct production or process order when attempting to post the withdrawal.
  
  
  Reversal of Previous Posting: If a mistake was made and a goods issue was posted incorrectly, you may need to reverse that posting using transaction MBST (Cancel Material Document) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to reverse the goods issue.
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you believe that the error is due to a system configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team to review the settings related to material postings.
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post goods issues for the order in question.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CO03 - Display Production Order
  MIGO - Goods Movement
  MB51 - Material Document List
  MBST - Cancel Material Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to goods movements and production order processing for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C2274 error and successfully manage material withdrawals in your SAP system.