How To Fix /SCMB/DM_REL047 - Goods recipient location &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_REL -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Goods recipient location &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_REL047 - Goods recipient location &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_REL047 Goods recipient location &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the specified goods recipient location in a delivery or transportation process. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Location: The specified goods recipient location (e.g., a plant, storage location, or shipping point) does not exist in the system or is not correctly configured.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the goods recipient location may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing or incorrect entries in the location master data.
  Inactive Location: The goods recipient location may be inactive or not allowed for the specific transaction type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified goods recipient location.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SCM system that restrict the use of certain locations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Location: Check the validity of the goods recipient location in the system. Ensure that it exists and is correctly configured.
  
  Use transaction codes like OX10 (for plants) or OVX5 (for shipping points) to verify the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the goods recipient location to ensure it is complete and accurate.
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the location is active.
  
  
  
  Activate Location: If the location is inactive, you may need to activate it in the system.
  
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the goods recipient location.
  
  Check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or SCM configuration team to review any relevant settings that may restrict the use of the location.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for SCM and logistics processes to understand the requirements for goods recipient locations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.