How To Fix LT145 - For source item, source stor.type must be defined for movement type & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 145

• Message text: For source item, source stor.type must be defined for movement type & &

What causes this issue?

If the source item for a movement is to be confirmed to the SAP S/4HANA
system, the source storage type must be defined in the movement type (
&V1& &V2&).

How to fix this error?

Check the assignment and the movement type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT145 - For source item, source stor.type must be defined for movement type & & ?

  The SAP error message LT145 indicates that there is an issue with the source storage type not being defined for the specified movement type in the context of warehouse management. This error typically occurs during warehouse activities such as stock transfers, picking, or putaway when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the movement type in relation to the source storage type.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source storage type is not defined for the specified movement type in the Warehouse Management (WM) settings.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be appropriate for the operation being performed.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The settings in the Warehouse Management module may not be properly configured to handle the specific movement type for the source storage type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LT145 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMLW (or SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Interfaces -> Define Movement Types).
  Verify that the movement type in question is correctly defined for the source storage type.
  
  
  
  Define Source Storage Type for Movement Type:
  
  If the source storage type is not defined for the movement type, you need to add it.
  In the movement type configuration, ensure that the source storage type is linked to the movement type.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the overall configuration of the Warehouse Management settings to ensure that all necessary parameters are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the storage type is active and properly configured in the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP define the type of stock movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting) and are crucial for inventory management.
  Storage Types: Storage types are defined in the Warehouse Management module and represent different physical locations in the warehouse.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LT01 (Transfer Order Create), LT02 (Transfer Order Change), and LT03 (Transfer Order Confirm) to troubleshoot further.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LT145 error and ensure that your warehouse operations can proceed without issues.