J1AI009 - Maintain relevant movement types in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1AI - J1AI

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Maintain relevant movement types in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You selected goods receipts as price sources for replacement cost
valuation. Only prices from goods receipt related to purchasing
transactions are relevant. Therefore you need to customize the
corresponding movement types.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Execute Customizing activity <LS>Maintain Movement Types for Replacement
Cost Valuation</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1AI009 - Maintain relevant movement types in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message J1AI009, which states "Maintain relevant movement types in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of the India localization for SAP, particularly when dealing with the Goods Movement process and the generation of excise invoices.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system cannot find the relevant movement types that are necessary for processing excise transactions. Movement types are essential in SAP as they define the type of stock movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings) and are linked to various functionalities, including excise duty calculations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the relevant movement types in the SAP 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.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Path:
  
  Follow the path: Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Movement Types > Define Movement Types.
  Alternatively, you can navigate to: Logistics > Materials Management > Logistics Invoice Verification > Excise Duty > Maintain Movement Types for Excise.
  
  
  
  Maintain Movement Types:
  
  In the movement types configuration, ensure that the movement types relevant for excise transactions are defined and properly configured.
  Check if the movement types you are using (e.g., 101, 102, 201, etc.) are included in the settings for excise transactions.
  
  
  
  Assign Movement Types:
  
  If necessary, assign the movement types to the appropriate excise groups or categories as per your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Perform a test transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types are defined by a three-digit code in SAP and are crucial for inventory management and accounting processes.
  Excise Duty: In India, excise duty is a significant aspect of taxation for goods manufactured within the country, and SAP provides specific functionalities to manage excise transactions.
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for detailed guidance tailored to your specific SAP version and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to check for additional configuration settings or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.