How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY295 - Document is complete; creating a new item is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Document is complete; creating a new item is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY295 - Document is complete; creating a new item is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY295 Document is complete; creating a new item is not allowed typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to add a new item to a delivery document that has already been marked as complete. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the processing of outbound deliveries or when trying to modify an existing delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The delivery document has reached a status where no further modifications are allowed. This usually means that the document has been fully processed, confirmed, or completed.
  Business Logic: The system is designed to prevent changes to completed documents to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in inventory and logistics processes.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user roles and permissions may restrict the ability to modify certain documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the delivery document. If it is marked as complete, you