How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF216 - Manual creation: document type &1 obligatory, item type &2 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Manual creation: document type &1 obligatory, item type &2 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF216 - Manual creation: document type &1 obligatory, item type &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF216 indicates that there is an issue with the manual creation of a delivery document in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the message states that a document type is obligatory, and the item type specified is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Requirement: The system requires a specific document type to be specified for the delivery. If this is not provided, the error will occur.
  Item Type Restrictions: The item type you are trying to use may not be valid for the specified document type. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain item types from being used with certain document types.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM that define which document types and item types are allowed for manual creation of deliveries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that you are specifying a valid document type when creating the delivery. You can check the allowed document types in the configuration settings of EWM.
  Verify Item Type: Confirm that the item type you are using is allowed for the document type you are trying to create. You may need to consult the configuration or documentation to understand the valid combinations.
  Configuration Review: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings for document types and item types in the EWM configuration. You may need to adjust these settings to allow the combination you are trying to use.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific document and item types you are working with.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to EWM configuration, such as /SCWM/IMG for customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user role you are using has the necessary authorizations to create the delivery with the specified document and item types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.