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