How To Fix UD616 - Movability deactivated (Positions are not saved)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Movability deactivated (Positions are not saved)

What causes this issue?

Movability was deactivated for entity types.

System Response

You must be in positioning mode to be able to save entity type
positions in a data model. To activate positioning mode, select
<LS>Positioning on/off</> under menu option <LS>Edit</> in the graphics
maintenance mode.
You cannot save entity type positions without assigning them to a data
model.

How to fix this error?

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 UD616 - Movability deactivated (Positions are not saved) ?

  The SAP error message UD616, which states "Movability deactivated (Positions are not saved)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or warehouse management when trying to perform actions related to stock movements or inventory adjustments. This error indicates that the system has determined that the movability of the stock is deactivated for the relevant material or storage location.
  Causes:
  
  Movability Settings: The movability of the material may be set to inactive in the material master record. This can happen if the material is not intended to be moved or if it is in a status that does not allow for movement.
  Storage Location Settings: The storage location may have restrictions that prevent the movement of stock.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock) may not allow for movement.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the movement of certain materials or stock types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data" and "Storage" views to ensure that the movability is activated for the relevant material.
  If necessary, update the settings to allow for movement.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Location Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the storage location in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that there are no restrictions on stock movements.
  
  
  
  Inspect Stock Type:
  
  Verify the stock type of the material. If it is in blocked stock or quality inspection stock, you may need to transfer it to unrestricted stock before performing the movement.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, review the relevant settings in the Inventory Management or Warehouse Management modules to ensure that there are no restrictions on the movement of the material.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform stock movements for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be specific configurations or issues related to your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG for configuration)
  MB1A (Goods Withdrawal)
  MB1B (Transfer Posting)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Inventory Management and Warehouse Management for more detailed information on movability settings and stock types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UD616 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.