How To Fix ADEX003 - Could not determine movement type for dev.class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADEX - Messages for Material exchange transaction.

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Could not determine movement type for dev.class &

What causes this issue?

The system tried to determine default movement types for the
corresponding development class. No entry was found.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Default movement types are maintained with transaction OPKA (Table
TCOKO). Contact the system administrator to set up the table correctly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADEX003 - Could not determine movement type for dev.class & ?

  The SAP error message ADEX003, which states "Could not determine movement type for dev.class &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when the system is unable to identify the appropriate movement type for a given development class (development class refers to a grouping of related objects in the SAP system).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The movement type may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the movement type is not defined for the specific development class in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Development Class: The development class specified may not be valid or may not have the necessary movement types associated with it.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary configuration data.
  Transport Request Issues: If the error occurs during a transport request, it may be due to missing or incomplete transport configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Movement Types.
  Ensure that the movement type is defined for the relevant development class.
  
  
  
  Verify Development Class:
  
  Check if the development class specified in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to look up the development class and verify its properties.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the movement type and development class configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport, ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport request.
  Check if the transport request has been released and imported correctly into the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the movement type determination is failing.
  
  
  
  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.
  Development Classes: Development classes are used to group related objects in the SAP system, such as programs, function modules, and data dictionary objects.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.