How To Fix /SCWM/TO_WHR_UPD005 - Error posting goods receipt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TO_WHR_UPD -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error posting goods receipt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR_UPD005 - Error posting goods receipt ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TO_WHR_UPD005 typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue with posting a goods receipt (GR) related to transfer orders (TO). This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving it.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Transfer Order Status: The transfer order may not be in a status that allows for goods receipt posting. For example, if the TO is already completed or canceled, you cannot post a GR against it.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type associated with the goods receipt may not be valid or may not allow for the posting of goods receipts.
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: There may be a discrepancy between the quantity being received and the quantity expected in the transfer order.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in EWM that are not aligned with the business process, such as settings related to stock