How To Fix IW166 - System: Movement type cannot be defined, KEY &

IW166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: System: Movement type cannot be defined, KEY &

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine the <GL:movement_type>movement
type</>.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Maintain the movement type with the help of the Customizing
function for the <GL:development_class>development class</> CO:

<DS:TRAN.OPKA>Proceed</>
ENDIF
INCLUDE 'DARF-NICHT' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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IW166 - Details

• The SAP error message IW166, which states "System: Movement type cannot be defined, KEY &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when there is an issue with the movement type configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid movement type for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Movement Type Configuration: The movement type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type may not be applicable for the specific transaction or operation you are attempting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified movement type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard movement type functionality.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the movement type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
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