How To Fix /SCMTMS/OM316 - You can't trigger goods movement because goods mvmt. status is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/OM -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: You can't trigger goods movement because goods mvmt. status is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM316 - You can't trigger goods movement because goods mvmt. status is &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM316 indicates that you cannot trigger a goods movement because the goods movement status is in a state that does not allow for the action you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to perform a goods movement (like a delivery or transfer) that is not permitted due to the current status of the goods movement.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The goods movement status is set to a value that prohibits further actions (e.g., "Completed", "Cancelled", etc.).
  There may be a missing prerequisite for the goods movement to be processed (e.g., a previous step in the logistics process has not been completed).
  The document may be locked or in a state that does not allow changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the current status of the goods movement. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or document in SAP and checking the status field.
  
  
  Identify the Required Status: Determine what status is required to perform the goods movement you are attempting. This information can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP support team.
  
  
  Complete Previous Steps: If the goods movement is dependent on previous steps (like a delivery or shipment), ensure that those steps are completed successfully.
  
  
  Unlock the Document: If the document is locked, you may need to unlock it or have the appropriate authorizations to proceed.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help you navigate to the goods movement documents (e.g., /SCMTMS/OM for transportation management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to goods movements and transportation management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.