How To Fix L3138 - This screen is only allowed for manual transfer orders

L3138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: This screen is only allowed for manual transfer orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3138 - This screen is only allowed for manual transfer orders ?

  The SAP error message L3138, which states "This screen is only allowed for manual transfer orders," typically occurs in the context of handling transfer orders in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with warehouse management or inventory management processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to access a screen or function that is specifically designed for manual transfer orders, but the system is currently processing a transfer order that is not classified as manual. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  The transfer order was created automatically (e.g., through a system process or a background job).
  The user is trying to perform an action that is restricted to manual transfer orders only.
  There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the transfer order types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transfer Order Type: Verify if the transfer order you are trying to access is indeed a manual transfer order. You