How To Fix EM10003 - Cost center &1 and movement type &2 do not correspond

EM10003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM10 - Messages for Transfer Posting via Serial Number

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cost center &1 and movement type &2 do not correspond

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM10003 - Cost center &1 and movement type &2 do not correspond ?

  The SAP error message EM10003 indicates a mismatch between a cost center and a movement type during a transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management or financial postings where specific movement types are not allowed for certain cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The movement type you are trying to use is not configured to be valid for the specified cost center. This can happen if the movement type is restricted to certain cost centers or if the cost center is not set up correctly in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center may not be properly assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be active.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain movement types may be restricted for specific types of transactions, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or transfers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for inventory management or controlling.
  Check the