How To Fix WG146 - Only CHANGE, CANCEL or CREATE can be used for items!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Only CHANGE, CANCEL or CREATE can be used for items!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG146 - Only CHANGE, CANCEL or CREATE can be used for items! ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG146: "Only CHANGE, CANCEL or CREATE can be used for items!"
  
  Error Message: WG146 - Only CHANGE, CANCEL or CREATE can be used for items!
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation on a goods movement item that is not allowed. Specifically, the system expects the item to be processed with one of the following movement indicators:
  
  CHANGE (modify an existing item)
  CANCEL (cancel an existing item)
  CREATE (create a new item)
  
  If you use any other indicator or operation type for the item, the system throws this error.
  This typically happens in the context of goods movements (e.g., transfer postings, goods receipts, goods issues) when the item processing method is incorrectly specified or when the program logic tries to process an item with an invalid indicator.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During posting of goods movements (e.g., in transaction codes like MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C).
  When custom code or user exits/BADIs incorrectly set the item processing indicator.
  When an interface or BAPI call passes an invalid indicator for item processing.
  When trying to update or manipulate items in a way not supported by the standard SAP logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Movement Indicator:
  
  Ensure that the item processing indicator is set to one of the allowed values: CREATE, CHANGE, or CANCEL.
  This is usually controlled by the program or interface that posts the goods movement.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If you have custom developments (user exits, BADIs, BAPIs), verify that the logic correctly sets the item processing indicator.
  Correct any logic that sets invalid indicators.
  
  
  
  Check the Input Data:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or interface processing, verify the input data for correctness.
  Make sure the item data is consistent and the operation type is valid.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Transactions Properly:
  
  When using standard SAP transactions (like MIGO), ensure you follow the correct steps and do not manually manipulate internal tables or data structures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is unclear, debug the program at the point where the error is raised.
  Check the value of the item processing indicator and trace back to see why it is invalid.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WG (related to Goods Movements)
  Typical Transactions: MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, or custom programs handling goods movements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to WG146 for any known issues or patches.
  BAPI: When using BAPI_GOODSMVT_CREATE or similar BAPIs, ensure the GOODSMVT_ITEM structure has the correct MVT_IND (movement indicator) set.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WG146 - Only CHANGE, CANCEL or CREATE can be used for items!
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid item processing indicator used in goods movement item.
  
  
  Solution
  Use only allowed indicators: CREATE, CHANGE, or CANCEL. Check custom code and input data.
  
  
  Context
  Goods movement postings, custom developments, interfaces.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, custom code, interface), I can help you with a more specific solution.