How To Fix /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT353 - This goods movement service is not allowed for document &1 of category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: This goods movement service is not allowed for document &1 of category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT353 - This goods movement service is not allowed for document &1 of category &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT353 indicates that a goods movement service is not allowed for a specific document of a certain category. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and logistics execution within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type associated with the goods movement may not be configured to allow the specific type of goods movement you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that restrict certain operations based on the document category.
  Incompatibility: The goods movement service you are trying to use may not be compatible with the document type or category you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement for that specific document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the document type in the EWM system. Ensure that the goods movement service you are trying to use is allowed for that document type.
  You can check the configuration in the Customizing settings under Logistics Execution > Extended Warehouse Management > Goods Movement > Define Goods Movement Types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Category:
  
  Verify the document category associated with the document in question. Ensure that the goods movement service is compatible with that category.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the goods movement has the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the specified document type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration, test the goods movement again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the EWM documentation for more detailed information on goods movement services and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/GR for goods receipt or /SCWM/IM for inventory management to perform related tasks.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.