How To Fix /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT066 - Item &1: stor. loc. differs from the req. Manual posting change required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Item &1: stor. loc. differs from the req. Manual posting change required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT066 - Item &1: stor. loc. differs from the req. Manual posting change required ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT066 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the storage location of the item being processed and the storage location that is required for the operation you are trying to perform. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and goods movements in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Storage Location Mismatch: The item you are trying to move or process is located in a different storage location than what is required for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the warehouse management system that dictate which storage locations are valid for certain operations.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or the warehouse master data may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies in storage location assignments.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which storage locations can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Posting Change: As the error message suggests, you may need to perform a manual posting change to correct the storage location of the item. This can be done through the appropriate transaction in SAP (e.g., using the transaction code MIGO for goods movements).
  Check Storage Location Settings: Review the settings in the warehouse management configuration to ensure that the storage locations are correctly defined for the operations you are trying to perform.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the item in question to ensure that the storage location is correctly assigned and that it matches the requirements of the transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling goods movements and storage location assignments.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO (Goods Movement), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), and MB1B (Transfer Posting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP EWM and goods movement processes to better understand how to manage storage locations and related transactions.
  
  By addressing the storage location mismatch and ensuring that all relevant data is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your goods movement activities in SAP.