How To Fix FCO404 - No movement type could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO - Messages for Failure Cost Processing FCO

• Message number: 404

• Message text: No movement type could be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO404 - No movement type could be determined ?

  The SAP error message FCO404 ("No movement type could be determined") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a suitable movement type for the transaction you are trying to execute. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The movement type may not be configured in the system for the specific transaction or material type.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the necessary settings or data that allow the system to determine the movement type.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be linked to a valid movement type in the configuration.
  Missing or Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class in the material master may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the movement type.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction, which can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Inventory Management or Material Management.
  Ensure that the movement types are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate transaction types.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master record (MM03) for the material in question. Ensure that all relevant fields, such as valuation class and movement type, are correctly filled out.
  Verify that the material type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate movement types in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class in the material master is set up correctly and that it corresponds to the movement types you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. If not, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to check material master data.
  SPRO Path: The configuration path in SPRO for movement types is usually found under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Movement Types.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to see where the determination process fails.
  
  If the above solutions do not resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.