How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF244 - Reference doc. &1 (&2) inactive, not suitable for update PMR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Reference doc. &1 (&2) inactive, not suitable for update PMR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF244 - Reference doc. &1 (&2) inactive, not suitable for update PMR ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF244 indicates that a reference document (like a delivery or an order) is inactive and not suitable for update in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when trying to confirm a delivery or perform an operation that requires a reference document that is no longer active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Reference Document: The reference document (e.g., delivery, order) has been set to inactive or has been deleted in the system.
  Document Status: The document may have a status that prevents it from being updated or confirmed (e.g., it might be completed, canceled, or archived).
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the document as valid for the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the reference document in the system. Ensure that it is active and suitable for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Reactivate Document: If the document is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new document if reactivation is not possible.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in EWM to ensure that the document types and statuses are correctly set up to allow updates.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs or error logs for more detailed information about why the document is considered inactive.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for delivery processing) or /SCWM/ORDR (for order management) to check the status of the documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for details on document lifecycle management and status handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.