How To Fix M2894 - Goods issue indicator does not correspond with update activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Goods issue indicator does not correspond with update activation

What causes this issue?

The indicator to show that goods issues are used does not agree with
the update settings.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2894 - Goods issue indicator does not correspond with update activation ?

  The SAP error message M2894, which states "Goods issue indicator does not correspond with update activation," typically occurs during the goods issue process in inventory management. This error indicates a mismatch between the goods issue indicator set in the system and the update settings for the goods movement.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The goods issue indicator may not be properly configured in the system, leading to a conflict with the update settings.
  Update Activation Settings: The update settings for the goods movement may not be activated or may not correspond to the goods issue indicator being used.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the goods issue may not be correctly set up to handle the specific goods issue indicator.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the goods movement process, they may not align with the standard settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Goods Movement > Define Movement Types.
  Verify that the movement type associated with the goods issue is correctly configured, including the goods issue indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Update Settings:
  
  Check the update settings for the goods movement in the system.
  Ensure that the update type (e.g., immediate or background) is correctly set for the movement type being used.
  
  
  
  Document Type Verification:
  
  Ensure that the document type used for the goods issue is correctly configured to handle the goods issue indicator.
  Check the settings under Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Goods Movement > Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test goods issue to see if the error persists.
  If the error continues, consider checking for any custom code or enhancements that may be affecting the goods movement process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP define the type of goods movement and the associated processes. Each movement type has specific settings that determine how the system processes the movement.
  Goods Issue Process: The goods issue process involves removing stock from inventory, which can be triggered by various transactions such as sales orders, production orders, or stock transfers.
  Update Types: SAP allows for different update types (e.g., immediate, background) that determine how and when data is updated in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M2894 error in SAP.