How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY316 - Action is not allowed for this delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Action is not allowed for this delivery

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY316 - Action is not allowed for this delivery ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY316 Action is not allowed for this delivery typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the action you are trying to perform on a delivery document is not permitted due to certain conditions or statuses associated with that delivery.
  Causes:
  
  Delivery Status: The delivery may be in a status that does not allow the action you are trying to perform. For example, if the delivery is already completed, you may not be able to change it.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on what actions can be performed.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the action may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the delivery.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules configured in the system that prevent the action based on the current state of