How To Fix UD640 - Movability enabled (positions cannot be saved)

UD640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Movability enabled (positions cannot be saved)

What causes this issue?

The movability of Dictionary objects in the graphic has been activated.

System Response

This function only allows Dictionary objects to be moved in the
graphic.The positions of the objects can not be saved after they have
been moved.

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 UD640 - Movability enabled (positions cannot be saved) ?

  The SAP error message UD640, which states "Movability enabled (positions cannot be saved)," typically occurs in the context of managing stock or inventory in SAP, particularly when dealing with handling units or materials that have specific movement types or restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by the following factors:
  
  
  Movability Settings: The material or handling unit has been configured with movability settings that prevent it from being saved in the current state. This could be due to restrictions on how the material can be moved or stored.
  
  
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may have restrictions that prevent the saving of positions.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the handling unit or material master that is required for the system to process the movement.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
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