How To Fix L9029 - Error while determining ref.mov.type for WM via Table 156S: &

L9029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L9 - Function Modules

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Error while determining ref.mov.type for WM via Table 156S: &

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to find the reference <GL:movement_type>movement
type</> for the Warehouse Management system. A corresponding entry is
missing in table <DS:TRAN.SM31>156S</> with the argument &V1&.
The argument consists of:
IM movement type
Indicator: Value update
Indicator: Quantity update
Special stock
Movement indicator
Access indicator
Indicator: Consumption

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L9029 - Error while determining ref.mov.type for WM via Table 156S: & ?

  The SAP error message L9029, which states "Error while determining ref.mov.type for WM via Table 156S: &", typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when the system is unable to determine the reference movement type for a specific operation. This can happen during various processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference movement type is not defined in the configuration for the Warehouse Management system. This can happen if the movement type is not properly set up in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be valid for the operation being performed, or it may not be linked correctly to the warehouse management process.
  
  
  Table 156S Issues: The error specifically mentions Table 156S, which is used to define the relationship between movement types and reference movement types. If the