How To Fix /SCWM/PWR020 - Posting is not permitted; status in ERP is that goods movement is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PWR -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Posting is not permitted; status in ERP is that goods movement is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PWR020 - Posting is not permitted; status in ERP is that goods movement is blocked ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PWR020 indicates that a posting is not permitted because the status in the ERP system shows that the goods movement is blocked. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there are issues with the corresponding goods movement in the ERP system (like SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC).
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Goods Movement: The goods movement in the ERP system is blocked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incomplete or incorrect data in the goods movement document.
  The document is in a status that does not allow further postings (e.g., it might be in a "blocked" status due to quality inspection, pending approvals, etc.).
  The document might be related to a stock transfer or a return that has not been fully processed.
  
  
  
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between EWM and the ERP system, leading to discrepancies in the status of goods movements.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the ERP System: 
  
  Go to the ERP system and check the status of the goods movement document that is causing the issue. You can use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) to view the document and its status.
  Resolve any issues that are causing the goods movement to be blocked. This may involve completing quality inspections, correcting data, or obtaining necessary approvals.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document: If the document was blocked due to a temporary issue, reprocess it after resolving the underlying problem.
  
  
  Integration Check: Ensure that the integration settings between EWM and ERP are correctly configured. Check for any errors in the integration logs that might indicate issues with data transfer.
  
  
  User Authorization: Verify that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB03, MB1A, MB1B, and MB1C for managing goods movements in the ERP system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the blocked goods movement in the ERP system, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the posting in EWM.