How To Fix /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT053 - Deliv. &1 itm. &2: backflush, post diff. to inbound delivery not possible

/SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Deliv. &1 itm. &2: backflush, post diff. to inbound delivery not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT053 - Deliv. &1 itm. &2: backflush, post diff. to inbound delivery not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT053 indicates that there is an issue with backflushing and posting differences to an inbound delivery. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics execution processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Inbound Delivery: The inbound delivery may not be fully processed or may have discrepancies that prevent backflushing.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type of the items involved may not allow for backflushing or posting differences.
  Document Status: The status of the inbound delivery or the items may not permit further processing (e.g., if the delivery is already completed or canceled).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict backflushing for certain materials or processes.
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantities being backflushed may not match the quantities in the inbound delivery.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Inbound Delivery: