How To Fix M7226 - Update control of movement type is incorrect (entry &)

M7226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Update control of movement type is incorrect (entry &)

What causes this issue?

The system could not find entry &V1& in any of the movement type control
tables.

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?

Cancel current processing.
INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

Action to be taken by the system administrator
Check in Customizing for Inventory Management under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMBOMBQ>Copy, Change Movement Types</> whether the
entry is contained in the <LS>Update control</> view for the movement
type.
If the entry is missing, proceed as follows:
For standard movement types, this means that the given process is not
supported using the present data combination. Do not create any entries
without prior arrangement with your SAP consultant. Otherwise, incorrect
postings may result.
For customer-defined movement types (beginning with 9, X, Y, or Z), this
may mean that they have not been fully defined. Delete the movement type
and re-create it by copying a standard movement type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7226 - Update control of movement type is incorrect (entry &) ?

  The SAP error message M7226, "Update control of movement type is incorrect (entry &)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the movement type in the SAP system. This error can arise during various inventory management processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Movement Type Configuration: The movement type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the update control, which determines how the system processes the movement type.
  Missing or Incorrect Update Control Settings: The update control settings for the movement type may be missing or incorrectly defined in the configuration.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements related to the movement type, they may be causing conflicts or errors.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the movement type, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code