How To Fix M7873 - Movement type & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Movement type & is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7873 - Movement type & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message M7873, which states "Movement type & is not allowed," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a goods movement using a movement type that is not permitted for the specific transaction or context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods receipt, goods issue, or stock transfer.
  Causes:
  
  
  Movement Type Configuration: The movement type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration for the movement type in the relevant application area (e.g., Inventory Management, Warehouse Management).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the movement type in question.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain movement types may be restricted based on the document type or the status of the document being processed.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Restrictions: The movement type may not be allowed for the specific plant or storage location involved in the transaction.
  
  
  Transaction Context: The movement type may not be valid for the specific context in which it is being used (e.g., trying to use a movement type meant for stock transfers in a goods receipt scenario).
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Materials Management > Inventory Management > Movement Types).
  Verify that the movement type is correctly defined and allowed for the intended transactions.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the movement type.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used is compatible with the movement type. Check the settings in the configuration for document types.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location Settings:
  
  Verify that the movement type is allowed for the specific plant and storage location involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment:
  
  If possible, replicate the issue in a test or sandbox environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are used to classify different types of stock movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, stock transfer). Each movement type has specific settings that determine how the system processes the movement.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO (Goods Movement), MB1A (Goods Issue), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) to understand where the error may be occurring.
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for detailed information on movement types and their configurations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Materials Management.