How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV420 - Goods receipt was not yet posted for &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Goods receipt was not yet posted for &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV420 - Goods receipt was not yet posted for &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV420 Goods receipt was not yet posted for &1 &2 &3 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that a goods receipt (GR) has not been posted for the specified document or item, which can prevent further processing of related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Goods Receipt Not Posted: The most common cause is that the goods receipt for the specified delivery or purchase order has not been completed or posted in the system.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document number or item reference provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Incomplete Process: The goods receipt process may have been interrupted or not fully executed, leading to the system not recognizing the GR.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the posting of the goods receipt.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the EWM or integration with the ERP system