How To Fix PPC0117 - Goods movements exist that contain errors

PPC0117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Goods movements exist that contain errors

What causes this issue?

There are goods movements with errors.

System Response

You cannot therefore leave the goods movement overview.

How to fix this error?

Correct the incorrect goods movements before you exit the goods
movements overview.
You can display the error in a goods movement by double-clicking on the
relevant line.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPC0117 - Details

• The SAP error message PPC0117, which states "Goods movements exist that contain errors," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when there are issues with goods movements that prevent the system from processing transactions correctly. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Errors in the data entered during goods movement, such as incorrect quantities, material numbers, or movement types.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master, vendor, or customer data) may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Stock Issues: The stock may not be available in the required quantity or may be in a status that does not allow for the movement (e.g., blocked stock).
  Document Status: The goods movement document may be in a status that prevents further processing, such as being incomplete or having been flagged for errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how goods