How To Fix PPC1DM008 - System cannot determine goods movement type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC1DM - PP Backflush: Database Management and Communication

• Message number: 008

• Message text: System cannot determine goods movement type

What causes this issue?

In the component list, you must determine for each component whether it
is to be posted as a goods issue or a goods receipt (or by-product or
co-product).

System Response

The system rejects the backflush.

How to fix this error?

Fill in the field GOODSMOVE_IND in the structure BAPI_PPC_APOCOMPLISTS.
You can find the valid values from the fixed values for domains for
this field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPC1DM008 - System cannot determine goods movement type ?

  The SAP error message PPC1DM008, which states "System cannot determine goods movement type," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the appropriate goods movement type for a specific transaction or process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The goods movement type may not be configured in the system for the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the goods movement type.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings in Customizing: The settings in the SAP customizing (transaction SPRO) for goods movements may not be properly defined.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be linked to a valid goods movement type in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement, which can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for goods movements. Ensure that the goods movement types are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate transaction types.
  Verify that the movement types are active and correctly configured for the relevant plants and storage locations.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to inventory management and movement types.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct valuation class and that the relevant settings for the material type are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are using is correctly set up to determine the goods movement type. This can be checked in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see where the determination of the goods movement type is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: In SAP, movement types are used to classify different types of goods movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings). Each movement type has specific settings that determine how the system processes the movement.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on goods movement types and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management.