How To Fix GOODSMOVEMENT012 - Select a goods issue

GOODSMOVEMENT012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GOODSMOVEMENT - Messages for PP goods movements

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Select a goods issue

What causes this issue?

The function that you are trying to execute is only relevant for goods
issues.

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.

GOODSMOVEMENT012 - Details

• The SAP error message GOODSMOVEMENT012 typically indicates that a goods issue cannot be processed because the system requires you to select a specific goods issue document or item. This error often occurs in the context of inventory management or when trying to perform a goods movement transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The user has not selected a goods issue document or item from which to process the goods movement.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid for the goods issue process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the goods issue.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the selection of goods issue documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Goods Issue Document: Ensure that you have selected a valid goods issue document or item before attempting to process the goods movement. This can usually be done in the transaction screen where you initiate the