How To Fix GI256 - Entry or carryforward transaction type missing for transaction type &

GI256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Entry or carryforward transaction type missing for transaction type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI256 - Entry or carryforward transaction type missing for transaction type & ?

  The SAP error message GI256 indicates that there is a missing entry or carryforward transaction type for a specific transaction type in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movements, particularly when dealing with the transfer of stock or inventory adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the transaction type specified in the error message has not been properly configured in the system. This could mean that the necessary settings for the entry or carryforward transaction type are missing in the configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be valid for the operation being performed, or it may not have been defined in the system.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the transaction types correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Inventory