How To Fix M7511 - Referenced reservation was not created manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Referenced reservation was not created manually

What causes this issue?

The reservation you entered as reference was not created manually.

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?

You can only copy reservations that have been entered manually.
Enter a different reservation as reference or create the new
reservation without referencing an existing one.
Press F4 on the field "Reservation" to search for reservations for a
material or an account assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7511 - Referenced reservation was not created manually ?

  The SAP error message M7511, which states "Referenced reservation was not created manually," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material requirements planning (MRP) when there is an attempt to process a reservation that was not created through the standard manual reservation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Reservations: The reservation in question may have been created automatically by the system (e.g., through MRP runs, production orders, or other automated processes) rather than manually by a user.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The system may be trying to reference a reservation that does not meet the criteria for manual processing, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how reservations are created and processed, which could lead to this error if not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reservation Type: Verify the type of reservation that is being referenced. If it is an automatic reservation, you may need to adjust your process