How To Fix /SCWM/GTS017 - Previous document number could not be changed (goods receipt status)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GTS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Previous document number could not be changed (goods receipt status)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GTS017 - Previous document number could not be changed (goods receipt status) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GTS017 indicates that there is an issue with changing the previous document number in the context of a goods receipt (GR) status. This error typically arises in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Global Trade Services (GTS) modules when there is an attempt to modify a document that is already in a certain status that does not allow for changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The goods receipt document may be in a status that does not permit changes. For example, if the document has already been posted or processed, it may be locked for further modifications.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the document that prevent changes, such as linked transactions or processes that rely on the integrity of the original document.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to documents once they reach a specific status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the goods receipt