How To Fix OB300 - This posting can only be made by transaction MIGO

OB300 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 300

• Message text: This posting can only be made by transaction MIGO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB300 - This posting can only be made by transaction MIGO ?

  The SAP error message OB300, which states "This posting can only be made by transaction MIGO," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a goods movement or inventory-related posting using a transaction that is not allowed for that specific operation. The MIGO transaction (Goods Movement) is the designated transaction for handling various types of goods movements in SAP, such as goods receipts, goods issues, and transfer postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction: You are trying to perform a goods movement using a transaction that does not support it (e.g., using a financial transaction instead of MIGO).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to restrict certain postings to be done only through MIGO.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction in the way intended.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use MIGO: The simplest solution is to perform the goods movement using the MIGO transaction. Navigate to MIGO and select the appropriate action (e.g., Goods Receipt,