How To Fix FR631 - Incorrect return type; choose "Normal Return"

FR631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Incorrect return type; choose "Normal Return"

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FR631 - Details

• The SAP error message FR631, which states "Incorrect return type; choose 'Normal Return'," typically occurs in the context of processing returns in the SAP system, particularly in the area of logistics or sales and distribution (SD). This error indicates that the return type selected for a return delivery or return order is not valid for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Return Type Selection: The user may have selected a return type that is not configured for the specific transaction or scenario.
  
  Configuration Issues: The return types may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings for the return type may be missing.
  Business Process Misalignment: The return type chosen may not align with the business process being executed, such as returning goods that were not sold or processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the Correct Return Type:
  
  When prompted with the error, ensure that you select "Normal Return" or the appropriate return type that is