How To Fix /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT020 - HU &1: Status prohibits goods movement. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: HU &1: Status prohibits goods movement. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT020 - HU &1: Status prohibits goods movement. &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT020 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) is in a status that prohibits goods movement. This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to perform a goods movement operation (like goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer) on a Handling Unit that is not in a valid status for such operations.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Status of the Handling Unit: The HU may be in a status that does not allow for the requested goods movement. For example, it could be in a "Blocked" or "In Transit" status.
  Incomplete Processing: The HU may not have completed previous processes, such as being fully packed or confirmed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain movements based on the status of the HU.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement on the specified HU.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Handling Unit:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/HU to display the details of the Handling Unit and check its current status.
  Ensure that the HU is in a status that allows for the desired goods movement.
  
  
  
  Change the Status:
  
  If the HU is in a status that prohibits movement, you may need to change its status. This can be done through the appropriate transaction or program, depending on your business process.
  
  
  
  Complete Previous Processes:
  
  Ensure that all previous processes related to the HU are completed. For example, if the HU is part of a delivery, ensure that the delivery is fully processed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that there are no restrictions on the movement types associated with the HU status.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the goods movement has the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the specified HU.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to the error message and handling units.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/HU, /SCWM/GR, /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on handling units and the associated processes in EWM to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.