How To Fix ALM_AER014 - An error occurred during the goods movement (see transaction COGI)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALM_AER - Notifications of Follow-Up Order Creation

• Message number: 014

• Message text: An error occurred during the goods movement (see transaction COGI)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the goods movements for at least one component.

System Response

The system could not post the goods movement.

How to fix this error?

Correct the error and post the goods movement again. You can use
transaction COGI to display the error.

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 ALM_AER014 - An error occurred during the goods movement (see transaction COGI) ?

  The SAP error message ALM_AER014 indicates that there was an issue during a goods movement, and it suggests checking transaction COGI for more details. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and can be related to various underlying causes. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master, such as missing data or incorrect settings.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow the movement you are trying to perform.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch determination or the batch itself.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the goods movement may not be configured correctly.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system related to inventory management or movement types.
  Open Purchase Orders: There may be open purchase orders that are causing conflicts with the goods movement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transaction COGI: 
  
  Go to transaction COGI to view the detailed error log. This transaction will show you the specific errors that occurred during the goods movement.
  Analyze the error messages and take corrective actions based on the information provided.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. Check for missing fields or incorrect settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Stock Type:
  
  Confirm that the stock type allows the movement you are trying to perform. If necessary, change the stock type or adjust the movement type.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is in use, ensure that the batch is available and correctly assigned. Check for any batch-related errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for inventory management and movement types to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message ALM_AER014.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, perform a test goods movement to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  COGI: Display COGI (Postprocessing of Goods Movement)
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C: Various goods movement transactions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and goods movements for further insights.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ALM_AER014 error message in SAP.