How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN416 - Goods receipt posting is not possible

/SCWM/RF_EN416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Goods receipt posting is not possible

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/SCWM/RF_EN416 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN416 Goods receipt posting is not possible typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when trying to post a goods receipt (GR) for a delivery or inbound process. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Delivery Information: The delivery document may not be fully processed or may contain errors.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type for the goods receipt may not be valid or may not allow for the posting of goods receipts.
  Warehouse Management Settings: There may be configuration issues in the warehouse management settings that prevent the posting.
  Document Status: The status of the delivery or inbound delivery may not allow for a goods receipt (e.g., it may be in a status that does not permit GR).
  Quantity Issues: The quantity being posted may exceed the available quantity or