How To Fix /SPE/INBVAL047 - The entered material cannot be distributed to the EWM

/SPE/INBVAL047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/INBVAL -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: The entered material cannot be distributed to the EWM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/INBVAL047 - The entered material cannot be distributed to the EWM ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/INBVAL047 indicates that the entered material cannot be distributed to Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error typically arises during the process of transferring materials from the ERP system to the EWM system, and it can be caused by several factors. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect data in fields relevant to EWM, such as the EWM-specific views.
  
  
  EWM Configuration: The EWM system may not be properly configured to handle the specific material type or the warehouse in question.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being distributed to EWM, such as being marked as inactive or blocked.
  
  
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the material may not be correctly configured for EWM.
  
  
  Distribution Model: There may be