How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF204 - Doc. type &1; no preceding doc. allowed, itm type &2 contains predecessor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Doc. type &1; no preceding doc. allowed, itm type &2 contains predecessor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF204 - Doc. type &1; no preceding doc. allowed, itm type &2 contains predecessor ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF204 indicates that there is an issue with the delivery confirmation process in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the error states that for the specified document type, no preceding document is allowed, and the item type contains a predecessor.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Predecessor Document Requirement: The item type in the delivery document is configured to require a predecessor document (such as a production order or a purchase order) for processing. If the system detects that the predecessor document is missing or not properly linked, it will trigger this error.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used may have specific settings that restrict the processing of items without a predecessor. This can be due to configuration settings in the EWM or the underlying SAP system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the delivery and its predecessor documents, or incorrect item types being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Predecessor Document: Verify if the predecessor document (e.g., production order, purchase order) exists and is correctly linked to the delivery document. If it is missing, you may need to create or link the appropriate predecessor document.
  
  
  Review Item Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the item type in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for the item type allow for processing without a predecessor if that is the intended behavior.
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If necessary, review the settings for the document type in the EWM configuration. You may need to adjust the settings to allow for processing without a predecessor if that aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all relevant documents and items are correctly linked and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific document type and item type configurations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as they can provide more tailored guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCWM/DELIVERY to view and manage deliveries, or /SCWM/CONF for confirmation processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration settings.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the EWM configuration settings related to document types and item types to better understand how they interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.