How To Fix SMI_MSG014 - Transfer gap for goods receipt reference (last transfer to-date &1)

SMI_MSG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_MSG - Message for Development Class ICH_R3

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Transfer gap for goods receipt reference (last transfer to-date &1)

What causes this issue?

For the combination of plant and material, the last transfer date for
the goods receipt (GR) reference is &V1&. The start date in the current
transfer for the GR reference is greater than the last transfer date.
This means that the GR references between the two dates cannot be
transferred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To guarantee a safe transfer, change the from-date for the goods receipt
in your selection so that the from-date in your selection is smaller
than &V1&. The redundant data transfer is absolutely essential at this
point.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SMI_MSG014 - Details

• The SAP error message SMI_MSG014, which states "Transfer gap for goods receipt reference (last transfer to-date &1)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy or gap in the transfer of goods receipt data, which can affect inventory management and planning processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Transfer Issues: The error often arises when there is a gap in the data transfer between the systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP SCM/APO). This could be due to network issues, system downtime, or incorrect configuration.
  Missing Goods Receipt: If a goods receipt has not been recorded or transferred properly, it can lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings related to the transfer of goods receipts may not be set up correctly, leading to gaps in the data.
  Timing Issues: If the goods receipt is processed after the