How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF401 - Document with document type &1 / &2 cannot be created manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Document with document type &1 / &2 cannot be created manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF401 - Document with document type &1 / &2 cannot be created manually ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF401 indicates that a document with a specific document type cannot be created manually. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when trying to create a delivery document that is restricted from manual creation.
  
  Cause:
  The primary causes for this error message can include:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type specified in the error message is configured in such a way that it does not allow manual creation. This is often a result of system settings or configuration in the EWM module.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for the document type may have been set to only allow automatic creation through other processes (e.g., from sales orders, production orders, etc.).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create the document manually.
  
  
  Business Process Requirements: The business process may dictate that certain documents should only be created through specific transactions or processes