How To Fix OD838 - Movement scenario not found for document indicator &1 and item type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Movement scenario not found for document indicator &1 and item type &2

What causes this issue?

TSW movement scenarios are defined in table TOIJ_EL_MVSCEN.
Based on the document indicator, schedule item type, and the book
transfer indicator from the transport system, the system tries to
derive the movement scenario.
However, no scenario could be found for the document indicator &V1&,
the schedule item type &V2&, and
the book transfer indicator &V3&.

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 your Customizing settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD838 - Movement scenario not found for document indicator &1 and item type &2 ?

  The SAP error message OD838, which states "Movement scenario not found for document indicator &1 and item type &2," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when the system cannot find a valid movement scenario for the specified document indicator and item type. This can happen during various processes, such as goods movements, inventory adjustments, or when processing documents related to materials.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The movement scenario may not be configured in the system for the specified document indicator and item type. This can happen if the necessary settings in the configuration are incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Document Indicator or Item Type: The document indicator or item type being used may not be valid or may not correspond to any defined movement scenarios in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be properly aligned with the standard movement scenarios.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the movement scenarios may not have been properly transported or activated in the target environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for movement scenarios (e.g., Inventory Management or Logistics Execution).
  Ensure that the movement scenarios are correctly defined for the specific document indicator and item type.
  Verify that the movement types are correctly assigned to the document indicators and item types.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Indicator and Item Type:
  
  Check the document indicator and item type being used in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure they are valid and correspond to the expected values in the system.
  You can use transaction codes like MB1A, MB1B, or MB1C to test different document indicators and item types.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure it is correctly handling the movement scenarios and not causing conflicts.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the relevant configuration or consult with your Basis team to ensure the environment is consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to movement scenarios and the specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP define the type of stock movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings). Each movement type is associated with specific document indicators and item types.
  Document Indicators: These are used to categorize different types of documents in SAP, such as purchase orders, sales orders, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for inventory management, such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.