How To Fix MM_IM_ODATA_API_RDOC006 - GoodsMovementType & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_IM_ODATA_API_RDOC - Message Class for Reservation Document API

• Message number: 006

• Message text: GoodsMovementType & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_RDOC006 - GoodsMovementType & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_RDOC006, which states that "Goods Movement Type & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods movement operation using an OData API, and the specified movement type is not recognized by the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Movement Type: The movement type you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the movement type has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The movement type may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be active for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified movement type.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Movement Type: Verify that the movement type you are using is correct. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJJ to view and manage movement types.
  Ensure that the movement type exists and is configured properly.
  
  
  
  Configuration: If the movement type does not exist, you may need to create it or configure it properly. This can involve:
  
  Defining the movement type in the system.
  Ensuring that it is assigned to the correct movement type category.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the OData API call has the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement with the specified movement type. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific OData API you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures and using valid parameters.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend, you can debug the OData service to see how the movement type is being processed and where it might be failing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are used to define the type of goods movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings). Each movement type has specific settings that determine how the system processes the movement.
  OData Services: OData services in SAP allow for the integration of SAP data with external applications. Ensure that the OData service you are using is properly configured and activated.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the OData API or movement types that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.