How To Fix CO780 - No movement type can be assigned to component &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 780

• Message text: No movement type can be assigned to component &

What causes this issue?

The parts to be provided are assigned to an externally processed
operation. A movement type is determined for these parts. However, no
movement type is entered in the relevant section of Customizing

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?

Go into Customizing for production orders and specify a movement type.
These are the movement types 543 and 544 in the standard package.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO780 - No movement type can be assigned to component & ?

  The SAP error message CO780 ("No movement type can be assigned to component &") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with components in a bill of materials (BOM) or during the production order process. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid movement type for the specified component, which is necessary for inventory management and material movements.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Movement Type Configuration: The movement type for the component has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Component Settings: The component may not be correctly set up in the material master or BOM.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The movement type may not be valid for the specific plant or storage location associated with the component.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the movement types.
  Customizing Settings: The movement type may not be properly configured in the customizing settings for inventory management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJJ to check the movement type settings.
  Ensure that the movement type is defined for the relevant transaction and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master for the component.
  Check the views related to inventory management and ensure that the movement types are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Settings:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM for the relevant production order.
  Ensure that the components are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the movement type is valid for the specific plant and storage location where the component is being used.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to the movement type.
  
  
  
  Consult Customizing Settings:
  
  If the movement type is custom, check the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction to ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are used to classify different types of material movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMJJ: Configuration of movement types.
  MM03: Display material master.
  CS03: Display bill of materials.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific details on movement types and their configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.