How To Fix /SCWM/GM042 - Posting changes only permitted from delivery stock to non-delivery stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Posting changes only permitted from delivery stock to non-delivery stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM042 - Posting changes only permitted from delivery stock to non-delivery stock ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM042 indicates that there is an issue with posting changes in the Warehouse Management (WM) module, specifically related to the movement of stock between delivery stock and non-delivery stock. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a stock transfer or posting change that is not allowed under the current stock type configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you try to post changes from delivery stock (stock that is allocated for a specific delivery) to non-delivery stock (stock that is not allocated for any delivery). In SAP, certain stock types have restrictions on how they can be moved or changed, and this error indicates that the system is enforcing those restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Type Configuration:
  
  Review the stock type configuration in your SAP system. Ensure that the movement types and stock types are correctly set up to allow the desired