How To Fix L2014 - Movement type & does not allow manual transfer requirements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Movement type & does not allow manual transfer requirements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2014 - Movement type & does not allow manual transfer requirements ?

  The SAP error message L2014, which states "Movement type & does not allow manual transfer requirements," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when trying to perform a transfer posting or goods movement that is not permitted for the specified movement type.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Movement Type Configuration: The movement type you are trying to use is configured in such a way that it does not allow manual transfer requirements. This is often set in the movement type configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  Transfer Requirement Settings: The settings for transfer requirements may not be compatible with the movement type you are using. Certain movement types are designed for specific processes and may not support manual entries.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: If you are using SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Warehouse Management (WM), the movement type may not be set up to allow manual transfer requirements in the warehouse management settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the movement type configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OMJJ).
  Look for the movement type that is causing the error and check its settings.
  Ensure that the "Transfer Requirement" field is set correctly. If it is set to "not allowed," you may need to change it to allow manual transfer requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Transfer Requirement Settings:
  
  Check the settings related to transfer requirements in the configuration (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Inventory Management and ensure that the movement type is allowed for manual transfer requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to movement types and transfer requirements to understand the implications of the settings.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Movement Types:
  
  If possible, try using a different movement type that is known to allow manual transfer requirements to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are used to define the type of goods movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings) and their associated processes.
  Transfer Requirements: Transfer requirements are used in warehouse management to manage the movement of goods within a warehouse. They can be created automatically or manually, depending on the configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMJJ (for movement type configuration) and SPRO (for configuration settings).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.