How To Fix MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC018 - GoodsMovementType &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC - Messages for Material Document OData API

• Message number: 018

• Message text: GoodsMovementType &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC018 - GoodsMovementType &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC018 indicates that the specified goods movement type (represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to perform operations related to goods movements in the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when using OData APIs.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Goods Movement Type: The goods movement type you are trying to use may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The goods movement type may not be configured properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified goods movement type.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the goods movement type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Goods Movement Type:
  
  Check the goods movement type you are using in your API call or transaction. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and exists in the system.
  You can check the available goods movement types in the SAP system by navigating to the relevant configuration settings (Transaction code: OMJJ).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the goods movement type is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the configuration for inventory management and goods movements.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP MM configuration team to verify that the goods movement type is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the specified goods movement type.
  You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific goods movement type and its usage.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the SAP system, you can use transaction SLG1 to check for application logs that might provide more context on the error.
  You can also use transaction ST22 to check for dumps that might be related to the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Goods Movement Types: These are defined in the SAP system to categorize different types of inventory movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings).
  OData Services: If you are using OData services, ensure that the service is correctly configured and that the necessary entities are available for the operations you are trying to perform.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.