How To Fix 9J127 - You cannot change the movement type

9J127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: You cannot change the movement type

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to change the original movement type (acquisition,
withdrawal, change of activity type or shipping). You cannot do this.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J127 - You cannot change the movement type ?

  The SAP error message 9J127, "You cannot change the movement type," typically occurs when you attempt to change the movement type of a material document that has already been posted. This error is common in inventory management and logistics processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The movement type is linked to specific document types and statuses. If the document has already been processed or is in a status that does not allow changes, you will encounter this error.
  Posting Period: If the posting period is closed, changes to the movement type may not be allowed.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain movement types are restricted from being changed due to business rules or configurations in the system.
  Transaction Limitations: Some transactions in SAP do not allow changes to movement types after the document has been posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to change. If it has already been posted, you may