How To Fix /ACCGO/CMGL_PLOG008 - Positive movement type not maintained for '&1' action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CMGL_PLOG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Positive movement type not maintained for '&1' action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CMGL_PLOG008 - Positive movement type not maintained for '&1' action ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CMGL_PLOG008 Positive movement type not maintained for '&1' action typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) accounting or when dealing with inventory management. This error indicates that a positive movement type has not been defined for a specific action in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a positive movement type configured for the specified action (represented by &1 in the error message). Movement types are used in inventory management to define how stock is moved, and if the system cannot find a corresponding movement type for a specific action, it will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Action Definition: The action that is being attempted may not have been properly defined in the system, or it may not be linked to the correct movement type.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Type