How To Fix OM422 - Only 9xx movement types can be deleted

OM422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Only 9xx movement types can be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a standard SAP movement type. You can only delete
movement types that you created yourself, that is, movement types
starting with '9'.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM422 - Only 9xx movement types can be deleted ?

  The SAP error message OM422 ("Only 9xx movement types can be deleted") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a material document that is associated with a movement type that is not allowed for deletion. In SAP, movement types are used to classify the type of stock movement, and only certain movement types (specifically those starting with '9') are designated for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Movement Type Restriction: The error indicates that the movement type of the document you are trying to delete is not a '9xx' type. Movement types starting with '9' are generally used for reversing or canceling transactions, while other movement types (like 1xx, 2xx, etc.) are used for standard stock movements and cannot be deleted.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion, such as being part of a completed transaction or linked to other documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Movement Type: Check the movement type of the