How To Fix /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP020 - Defective matl to be posted to unrestricted use with an internal movement

/SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Defective matl to be posted to unrestricted use with an internal movement

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/SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP020 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP020 indicates that there is an issue with posting defective materials to unrestricted use with an internal movement. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to post a defective material to unrestricted stock, which is not allowed. This is because defective materials are typically classified as non-sellable or unusable until they are either repaired or disposed of. The system enforces this rule to maintain accurate inventory records and ensure compliance with quality management processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material in question. Ensure that it is not set to a status that prohibits it from being moved to unrestricted stock.
  
  
  Quality Inspection: If the material is defective, it may need to go through a quality inspection process.