How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF214 - Doc. Type &2: status &1 must be inactive for kitting/reverse kitting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Doc. Type &2: status &1 must be inactive for kitting/reverse kitting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF214 - Doc. Type &2: status &1 must be inactive for kitting/reverse kitting ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF214 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a delivery document type in the context of kitting or reverse kitting processes in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the error states that the status of the delivery document must be inactive for kitting or reverse kitting to proceed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Active Status: The delivery document has an active status that prevents it from being processed for kitting or reverse kitting. This could be due to the document being in a state that is not compatible with these operations.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the document type may not allow kitting or reverse kitting when the document is in a certain status.
  Incomplete Processing: The delivery document may not have completed previous processing steps, leaving it in a status that is not suitable for kitting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Review the status of the delivery document in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP EWM and checking the document's status.
  Ensure that the status is set to inactive or a status that allows kitting/reverse kitting.
  
  
  
  Change Document Status:
  
  If the document is in an active status, you may need to change it to an inactive status. This can often be done through the appropriate transaction or by using a status change function in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the document type in the EWM customizing settings. Ensure that the document type is configured to allow kitting and reverse kitting under the appropriate conditions.
  
  
  
  Complete Previous Steps:
  
  Ensure that all previous processing steps for the delivery document have been completed. If there are any pending actions, complete them before attempting kitting or reverse kitting again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific document type and its allowed statuses.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Kitting: This is a process where multiple items are grouped together to create a kit for shipping or production.
  Reverse Kitting: This involves disassembling a kit back into its individual components.
  Document Types in EWM: Different document types in EWM have specific statuses that dictate what operations can be performed on them. Understanding these statuses is crucial for effective warehouse management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF214.