How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF223 - Goods receipt purchase order: reference document type PO must be active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Goods receipt purchase order: reference document type PO must be active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF223 - Goods receipt purchase order: reference document type PO must be active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF223 indicates that there is an issue with the reference document type for a goods receipt related to a purchase order (PO). Specifically, the error states that the reference document type PO must be active for the goods receipt process to proceed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inactive Document Type: The document type for the purchase order (PO) is not active in the system. This can happen if the document type has been deactivated or if it has not been properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the handling of purchase orders and goods receipts.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the document type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type for the purchase order is active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Settings in the Warehouse Management:
  
  Check the settings in the Warehouse Management module to ensure that the document type is correctly configured for goods receipt processing.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the goods receipt has the necessary authorizations to process the purchase order. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team. They may need to check for any system-wide settings or issues that could be affecting the document type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  ME23N to view purchase orders.
  MB01 for goods receipt processing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the configuration of document types and goods receipt processes in the Materials Management and Warehouse Management modules.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF223.