How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR562 - Movement type for &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Movement type for &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR562 - Movement type for &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR562 Movement type for &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a valid movement type for a specific operation or transaction. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a transportation order or executing a goods movement.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Movement Type: The specified movement type does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The movement type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant document type or process.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is set up to use different transport layers, the movement type may not be available in the current layer.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain movement types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJJ (or SPRO for configuration) and check if the movement type in question is defined.
  Ensure that the movement type is correctly configured for the relevant document types and processes.
  
  
  
  Verify Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings for Transportation Management to ensure that the movement type is assigned correctly.
  Look for any specific settings related to the movement type in the Transportation Management configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  If the movement type is supposed to exist, verify that it has not been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  You can use transaction MB51 to check if there are any existing documents using that movement type.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the movement type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific movement type and its usage in Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are used to define the type of stock movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMJJ, MB1A, MB1B, and MB1C for managing movement types and stock movements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on movement types in TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.