How To Fix OB004 - Movement type & not valid; check your entry

OB004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Movement type & not valid; check your entry

What causes this issue?

The movement type that you entered is not defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the list of movement types that are allowed (table T156).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OB004 - Details

• The SAP error message OB004, which states "Movement type & not valid; check your entry," typically occurs when you are trying to post a goods movement using a movement type that is not recognized or is not valid in the current context. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Movement Type: The movement type you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The movement type may not be configured properly in the system. This could include missing settings in the configuration for inventory management or materials management.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified movement type.
  Document Type Restrictions: The movement type may not be allowed for the document type you are trying to use.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The movement type may not be valid for the specific plant