How To Fix OM171 - No provision for value posting for movement type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No provision for value posting for movement type &

What causes this issue?

Only the updating of physical stock balances (quantities) has been
defined for movement type &V1& - not value postings in the accounting
system. For this reason, you cannot simulate any value postings to
accounts for movement type &V1&.

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?

Please choose a movement type for which value postings in the
accounting system have been defined (by direct entry or by pressing F6
or F7).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM171 - No provision for value posting for movement type & ?

  The SAP error message OM171 "No provision for value posting for movement type &" typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a goods movement that does not have a corresponding value posting defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to perform a goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Movement Type Configuration: The movement type being used does not have the necessary configuration for value posting. This can happen if the movement type is set up incorrectly or if it is a custom movement type that has not been fully configured.
  Account Determination: The account determination settings for the movement type may not be properly defined, leading to the system not knowing which accounts to post the values to.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up to allow for value postings, or it may be in a status that