How To Fix GOODSMOVEMENT006 - You cannot change the marked line

GOODSMOVEMENT006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GOODSMOVEMENT - Messages for PP goods movements

• Message number: 006

• Message text: You cannot change the marked line

What causes this issue?

You cannot execute the desired function for the selected goods movement
item (for example, batch determination, stock determination, splitting
goods issue).
There can be the following reasons for this:
The item is a dependent goods movement.
The item is a goods movements for an inspection lot.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GOODSMOVEMENT006 - Details

• The SAP error message GOODSMOVEMENT006 ("You cannot change the marked line") typically occurs during goods movement transactions, such as when trying to modify a line item in a goods movement document (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting) that is not allowed to be changed. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the document has already been posted or if it is locked for some reason.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document.
  Line Item Characteristics: Certain line items may be marked as non-editable due to their characteristics (e.g., they may be linked to a purchase order or have been processed in a way that locks them).
  Batch Management: If the item is batch-managed, certain restrictions may apply to changes.
  Integration with Other Modules: If the goods movement is linked