How To Fix BORGR668 - Reason is not valid here; movement type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Reason is not valid here; movement type &1

What causes this issue?

The reason for a return delivery is not valid in this case.

System Response

The system refers to table field content T156-KZGRU for movement type
&V1&. You can maintain the reasons for a movement type in table T156E.

How to fix this error?

Change the possible reasons for a return delivery in Customizing.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR668 - Reason is not valid here; movement type &1 ?

  The SAP error message BORGR668 with the description "Reason is not valid here; movement type &1" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movements in SAP. This error indicates that the reason for movement you are trying to use is not valid for the specified movement type.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reason Code: The reason code you are trying to use is not configured for the specific movement type in the system.
  Movement Type Restrictions: Certain movement types may have restrictions on which reason codes can be used. For example, some movement types may not allow any reason codes at all.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the movement type settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJJ (or SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Inventory Management -> Movement Types).
  Look for the movement type specified in the error message (replace &1 with the actual movement type).
  Check the settings for the movement type and see if the reason code you are trying to use is allowed.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Reason Code:
  
  If the reason code is not valid for the movement type, you will need to select a different reason code that is valid for that movement type.
  You can check the valid reason codes for the movement type in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to movement types and reason codes to understand the valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you believe the configuration is correct and the error persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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).
  Reason Codes: Reason codes are used to provide additional information about the reason for a stock movement, which can be useful for reporting and analysis.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, etc., for performing goods movements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the goods movement in SAP.