How To Fix M7688 - Reason & for movement type & not defined

M7688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Reason & for movement type & not defined

What causes this issue?

When posting inventory differences, you chose a reason that is not
defined for this movement type.

System Response

The system only accepts reasons that have already been defined for
movement types.

How to fix this error?

If you have authorization to do so, in Customizing for Inventory
Management you can define your own reasons for movement types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7688 - Reason & for movement type & not defined ?

  The SAP error message M7688 typically indicates that there is an issue with the movement type you are trying to use in a transaction. The message reads: "Reason & for movement type & not defined." This means that the system cannot find a reason code associated with the specified movement type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the movement type you are using does not have a corresponding reason code defined in the system.
  Incorrect Movement Type: You may be using a movement type that is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Custom Movement Types: If you are using a custom movement type, it may not have been properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJJ (or use the menu path: Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Movement Types > Define Movement Types).
  Look for the movement type