How To Fix FIPL_SAFT138 - Relevant Movement types not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_SAFT - SAFT: Message Class

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Relevant Movement types not maintained

What causes this issue?

Relevant Movement types not maintained but according to Business Cases
settings only relevant Movement types need to be considered.

System Response

Extraction cannot be completed.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain Relevant Movement types in SAFT Settings (PL) or un-flag
" Consider only relevant Movement Types" flag currently flagged in
Business Cases settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPL_SAFT138 - Relevant Movement types not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FIPL_SAFT138: Relevant Movement types not maintained typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the integration of logistics and financial processes. This error indicates that certain movement types that are necessary for the processing of a transaction are not defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Movement Types: The movement types required for the specific transaction or process are not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the relevant movement types may not be properly set up in the system.
  Integration Gaps: There may be gaps in the integration between the Materials Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI) modules, leading to the absence of necessary movement types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not have accounted for the required movement types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJJ (or use the SPRO path: Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Movement Types > Define Movement Types).
  Verify if the relevant movement types are defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Movement Types:
  
  If the movement types are missing, you will need to create or maintain them. Ensure that the movement types are linked to the appropriate account determination and are set up for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Settings:
  
  Check the integration settings between MM and FI to ensure that all necessary movement types are accounted for. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Integration with Other Modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific movement types and their relevance to the transactions you are processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that transactions can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and maintaining the movement types, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A, MB1B, and MB1C for goods movements, as they may be related to the movement types in question.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FIPL_SAFT138 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the movement type determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FIPL_SAFT138 and ensure that the relevant movement types are properly maintained in your SAP system.