How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF816 - Document &1 created manually; status DDS (planning distribution) required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Document &1 created manually; status DDS (planning distribution) required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF816 - Document &1 created manually; status DDS (planning distribution) required ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF816 indicates that a document (such as a delivery or a transfer order) was created manually, and the system is expecting a specific status (DDS - planning distribution status) for it to proceed with certain operations. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is a mismatch between the expected status of a document and its actual status.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Creation of Document: The document in question was created manually, which may not have triggered the necessary processes to set the correct status.
  Status Management: The system is expecting the document to have a status that allows for further processing, but since it was created manually, it may not have the required status.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that dictate how documents should be created and what statuses they should have.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document in question. You can do this by navigating to the document in the SAP GUI and checking its status.
  Change Document Status: If the document is in the wrong status, you may need to change it to the required status (DDS) manually, if allowed by your system configuration.
  Recreate Document: If changing the status is not feasible, consider deleting the manually created document and recreating it through the appropriate automated process that ensures the correct status is assigned.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in EWM related to document creation and status management. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that they allow for the correct status to be assigned to manually created documents.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP EWM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to EWM document management, such as /SCWM/PRDI for inbound deliveries or /SCWM/PRDO for outbound deliveries.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user creating the document has the necessary authorizations to create documents in the expected manner.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or processes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and does not recur.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert who specializes in EWM for further assistance.