How To Fix RU546 - Changing the movement type from goods receipt to goods issue not allowed


RU546 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

  • Message number: 546

  • Message text: Changing the movement type from goods receipt to goods issue not allowed

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to change a goods receipt item by changing the movement type
    in a good issue or a goods receipt by-product.

    System Response

    This transaction is not allowed due to subsequent errors in Inventory
    Management. You can only swap between movement types goods receipt
    'by-product' and goods issue.

    How to fix this error?

    Delete the goods receipt item and enter the goods issue or goods
    receipt by-product manually.

    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.


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RU546 - Details

  • The SAP error message RU546, which states "Changing the movement type from goods receipt to goods issue not allowed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change a movement type in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration or business logic. This error is often encountered in the context of inventory management and logistics processes.
    
    Cause: Movement Type Restrictions: In SAP, movement types define the nature of a stock movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings). Certain movement types are not allowed to be changed to others due to business rules or system configurations. Document Status: The document you are trying to change may be in a status that does not allow modifications. For example, if the goods receipt has already been posted and is part of a subsequent process (like an invoice), changing it to a goods issue may not be allowed. Configuration Settings: The system may be

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