How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY270 - Goods receipt posting is not allowed in storage type role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Goods receipt posting is not allowed in storage type role &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY270 - Goods receipt posting is not allowed in storage type role &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY270 Goods receipt posting is not allowed in storage type role &1 typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when trying to post a goods receipt (GR) in a storage type that is not configured to allow such operations. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type in question is configured with a role that does not permit goods receipt postings. Each storage type in EWM can have specific roles assigned to it, such as "Picking", "Putaway", "Stock", etc. If the storage type role does not include goods receipt functionality, this error will occur.
  
  
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the goods receipt may not be set up correctly to allow postings in the specified storage type.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: There may be general settings in the warehouse management configuration that restrict certain operations based on the storage type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Role:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration and check the settings for the storage type in question.
  Ensure that the storage type role allows for goods receipt postings. You may need to modify the role to include this functionality.
  
  
  
  Adjust Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Review the warehouse process type associated with the goods receipt. Ensure that it is configured to allow postings to the relevant storage type.
  If necessary, create or modify a warehouse process type that includes the goods receipt functionality.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the overall warehouse management settings to ensure that there are no restrictions on goods receipt postings for the storage type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring storage types and warehouse process types in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test goods receipt posting to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings for EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the goods receipt has the necessary authorizations to execute the operation in the specified storage type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow goods receipt postings in the specified storage type.