How To Fix COWIPB174 - Movement type &1 does not allow goods movement for WIP batch

COWIPB174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Movement type &1 does not allow goods movement for WIP batch

What causes this issue?

In the standard system, the movement types 521 and 522 are intended for
WIP batch goods receipts.

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?

If you want to create your own movement types for WIP batches, you must
copy the existing movement types to the customer's own namespace and
enter these movement types in Customizing for Production under <ZK>Shop
Floor control > Integration -> Define Movement Types or (for process
orders) Process Order -> Integration -> Define Movement Types.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COWIPB174 - Details

• The SAP error message COWIPB174 indicates that a specific movement type does not permit goods movements for Work in Progress (WIP) batches. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and production processes, particularly when dealing with WIP inventory.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform a goods movement (such as a transfer, issue, or receipt) for a WIP batch using a movement type that is not configured to allow such operations. Movement types in SAP define the nature of the goods movement and have specific settings that determine what types of inventory can be moved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the movement type configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OMJJ).
  Look for the movement type indicated in the error message (represented by &1).
  Verify the settings for that movement type to see if it is allowed for WIP batches. You may need