How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE165 - Movement category not maintained in Customizing

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Movement category not maintained in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE165 - Movement category not maintained in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE165 Movement category not maintained in Customizing typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-DFPS (Industry Solution for Defense and Public Security) module. This error indicates that a specific movement category has not been defined in the system's customizing settings, which is necessary for processing certain transactions or functionalities related to inventory management or logistics.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined movement category in the customizing settings of the SAP system. Movement categories are essential for categorizing different types of inventory movements, and if they are not properly configured, the system cannot process related transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the movement category in the customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Path:
  
  Follow the path: Logistics