How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV046 - Goods issue posting was not successful; see the log for details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Goods issue posting was not successful; see the log for details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV046 - Goods issue posting was not successful; see the log for details ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV046 Goods issue posting was not successful; see the log for details typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue with posting a goods issue. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving it.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Stock Availability Issues: The system may not find sufficient stock in the specified storage location or warehouse to fulfill the goods issue request.
  Document Status: The document related to the goods issue may be in a status that does not allow posting (e.g., it may be blocked or already processed).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in EWM or the underlying SAP system that are not set up correctly, affecting the goods issue process.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the goods issue may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may