How To Fix SAPLWSPO169 - Document type &1 for Advanced Returns Management cannot be used here

SAPLWSPO169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSPO - SAP Retail Store: Purchase Order

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Document type &1 for Advanced Returns Management cannot be used here

What causes this issue?

The simplified Purchase Order dialog box in <ZK>In-Store Merchandise and
Inventory Management</> does not support the <ZK>Advanced Returns
Management </>functionality.

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?

Use only purchase order document types where the <ZK>Advanced Returns
Active</> flag is not set.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SAPLWSPO169 - Details

• The SAP error message SAPLWSPO169 indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1) for Advanced Returns Management (ARM) cannot be used in the current context. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the document type and the configuration or the process being executed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be configured correctly for use with Advanced Returns Management.
  Incompatible Document Type: The document type may not be supported for the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Missing Customizing Settings: There may be missing or incorrect customizing settings in the SAP system related to the document type and its integration with ARM.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type in the context of ARM.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Advanced Returns Management and