How To Fix /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION103 - Movement type &1 is not compatible with posting string &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Movement type &1 is not compatible with posting string &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION103 - Movement type &1 is not compatible with posting string &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION103 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the movement type and the posting string in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and its integration with ERP systems. This error typically arises during the process of posting goods movements or inventory transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Movement Type Compatibility: The movement type specified in the transaction is not compatible with the posting string defined in the system. This can happen if the movement type is not configured to use the specified posting string.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the integration settings between EWM and the ERP system, particularly in the mapping of movement types to posting strings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not align with the standard configurations, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the movement type settings. Ensure that the movement type you are using is correctly defined and compatible with the posting string.
  You can check the movement type in transaction code OMJJ (for Inventory Management) or SPRO (for EWM configuration).
  
  
  
  Review Posting String Configuration:
  
  Check the posting string configuration in the system. Ensure that the posting string is correctly defined and that it includes the movement type you are trying to use.
  You can find the posting string settings in the EWM configuration under the relevant section for integration with ERP.
  
  
  
  Integration Settings:
  
  Review the integration settings between EWM and ERP. Ensure that the mapping of movement types to posting strings is correctly set up.
  You can check the integration settings in transaction code /SCWM/IMG and navigate to the relevant sections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific movement type and posting string to understand any specific requirements or limitations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the movement type and posting string work together without errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: These are used in SAP to define the type of goods movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings).
  Posting Strings: These are used to define how the accounting entries are created in the system for various movements.
  Integration between EWM and ERP: Understanding the integration points and how data flows between EWM and ERP is crucial for troubleshooting issues like this.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.