How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV045 - Action is only allowed for outbound deliveries; convert &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Action is only allowed for outbound deliveries; convert &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV045 - Action is only allowed for outbound deliveries; convert &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV045 Action is only allowed for outbound deliveries; convert &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that an action you are trying to perform is only applicable to outbound deliveries, but the system has identified that the delivery in question is not an outbound delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Delivery Type: The delivery you are trying to process is not an outbound delivery. It could be an inbound delivery or another type of delivery that does not support the action you are attempting.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that certain actions are restricted to specific types of deliveries.
  User Error: The user may have selected the wrong delivery or may be trying to perform an action that is not valid for the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Type: Verify the type of delivery you are working with. Ensure