How To Fix RU566 - An error occurred for another goods movement in the posting document.

RU566 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 566

• Message text: An error occurred for another goods movement in the posting document.

What causes this issue?

The goods movement could not be posted due to an error in another goods
movement to be posted with the same posting document.

System Response

None of the goods movements can be posted.

How to fix this error?

Fix the errors of the other goods movements and try to reprocess them.
If the error remains, reprocess the goods movements individually.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU566 - An error occurred for another goods movement in the posting document. ?

  The SAP error message RU566, which states "An error occurred for another goods movement in the posting document," typically occurs during the processing of goods movements, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or transfer postings. This error indicates that there is an issue with one or more of the goods movements that are part of the same posting document.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the goods movement, such as incorrect material numbers, quantities, or storage locations.
  Document Locking: The posting document may be locked by another user or process, preventing the current transaction from being completed.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master, vendor, or customer data) may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect the processing of goods movements.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch determination or batch status.
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