How To Fix OM218 - Number of determined reference mvt types is too large

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Number of determined reference mvt types is too large

What causes this issue?

The number of reference movement types determined exceeds the maximum
possible number.

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 that all user-defined movement types are correct. If required,
delete the questionable user-defined movement types (movement types
starting with 9, X, Y or Z) and then redefine the required movement
types.

Procedure for System Administrators

Then run the program again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM218 - Number of determined reference mvt types is too large ?

  The SAP error message OM218, which states "Number of determined reference movement types is too large," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements in SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered too many movement types when trying to determine a reference movement type for a specific transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Movement Types: The system has identified too many movement types that could potentially be used for a particular transaction, exceeding the limit set in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be an issue with the configuration of movement types in the system, leading to an excessive number of movement types being considered.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or transaction data that lead to the system attempting to process too many movement types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for movement types in the SAP system (Transaction code: OMJJ).
  Check the settings