How To Fix COWIPB544 - Movement type must reference purchase order or production order

COWIPB544 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Movement type must reference purchase order or production order

What causes this issue?

You want to copy characteristic values for batches at the time of goods
receipt. This function is only supported for goods receipts for purchase
orders or production/process orders. There is no such reference for this
movement type (see table T158Q).

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

System Response

The entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB544 - Movement type must reference purchase order or production order ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB544, which states "Movement type must reference purchase order or production order," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods movement (such as a goods receipt or transfer posting) that requires a reference to a purchase order (PO) or production order, but the system cannot find a valid reference.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference: The movement type you are using is configured to require a reference to a purchase order or production order, but none is provided.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type you are using may not be appropriate for the type of transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: The movement type may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to the requirement for a reference that is not applicable.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type associated with the movement may have restrictions that require a reference to a PO or production order.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Movement Type: Ensure that you