How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY231 - Process code &1 is not allowed for &2 and item type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Process code &1 is not allowed for &2 and item type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY231 - Process code &1 is not allowed for &2 and item type &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY231 indicates that there is an issue with the process code being used for a specific delivery and item type in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The message typically means that the process code specified is not allowed for the given delivery type and item type combination.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Process Code: The process code specified in the delivery is not valid for the item type or delivery type being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow the specified process code for the combination of delivery and item type.
  Item Type Restrictions: Certain item types may have restrictions on which process codes can be used, based on business rules or system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify the allowed process codes for the specific delivery type and item type.
  You can check the configuration in the following path: SPRO -> EWM -> Cross-Process Settings -> Define Process Codes.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery and Item Type:
  
  Ensure that the delivery type and item type being used are correct and that they align with the expected values for the process code.
  You can check the delivery type settings in the transaction code VL02N or VL03N.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process Code:
  
  If the process code is indeed incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid one that is allowed for the delivery and item type combination.
  This can be done in the delivery document or by adjusting the relevant settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific process codes and their allowed combinations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, VL02N, VL03N, and /SCWM/PRC for process code management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect process code handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.