How To Fix IEN237 - Movement type & does not exist

IEN237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Movement type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN237 - Movement type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IEN237 indicates that the specified movement type does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during inventory management or when processing goods movements in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Movement Type Not Defined: The movement type may not be defined in the system. This can happen if it has not been configured in the system or if it has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified movement type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the movement types in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Movement Type: Verify that the movement type you are trying to use is correct. Ensure there are no typos or errors in the entry.
  Define Movement Type: If the movement type does not exist, you may need to define it in the system. This can be