How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF224 - Goods receipt production: ref. doc. type manufact. order must be active

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Goods receipt production: ref. doc. type manufact. order must be active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF224 - Goods receipt production: ref. doc. type manufact. order must be active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF224 indicates that there is an issue with the goods receipt for a production order in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, the error states that the reference document type for the manufacturing order must be active. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Document Type: The document type associated with the manufacturing order 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 EWM settings or in the integration between EWM and the production planning module (PP).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the goods receipt for the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the status of the document type associated with the manufacturing order.
  Ensure that the document type is active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and checking the settings for document types.
  
  
  
  Activate Document Type:
  
  If the document type is inactive, you will need to activate it. This typically involves setting the document type to active in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Settings:
  
  Check the integration settings between EWM and the production planning module to ensure that they are correctly configured. This includes verifying that the necessary settings for goods receipt processing are in place.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the goods receipt has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of document types and goods receipt processes in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SU01 for user management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the goods receipt for the production order.