How To Fix 881711 - No movement types are maintained for data filter field movement type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 711

• Message text: No movement types are maintained for data filter field movement type

What causes this issue?

In <DS:TRAN.J7LC>REA Customizing: General Control</>, the use of the
data filter for movement type was selected via the input field. For its
use, the relevant movement types for a REA declaration must also have
been specified.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can maintain the movement types in Customizing for REA under
<DS:TRAN.J7LRRE711000148>Determine Movement Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881711 - No movement types are maintained for data filter field movement type ?

  The SAP error message 881711, which states "No movement types are maintained for data filter field movement type," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when there is an attempt to execute a transaction or report that requires specific movement types, but none have been defined for the specified data filter.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Movement Types: The primary cause of this error is that there are no movement types defined for the specific data filter field in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for movement types may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Filter Settings: The data filter settings in the report or transaction may not align with the available movement types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJJ (or SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Inventory Management -> Movement Types).
  Verify that the movement types you need are defined and active.
  Ensure that the movement types are correctly assigned to the relevant data filter fields.
  
  
  
  Maintain Movement Types:
  
  If movement types are missing, you will need to create or maintain them. You can do this in the same OMJJ transaction.
  Ensure that the movement types are relevant to the processes you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Review Data Filter Settings:
  
  Check the report or transaction you are trying to execute to see if the data filter settings are correct.
  Make sure that the movement types you are trying to use are included in the filter criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to movement types and data filters for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are used to define the type of stock movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings) and are crucial for inventory management.
  Data Filters: Data filters are used in reports and transactions to limit the data being processed based on specific criteria, such as movement types, material types, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management.