How To Fix VBOB_MM_OB044 - The movement type must have a reference to a purch. order or prod. order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBOB_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 044

• Message text: The movement type must have a reference to a purch. order or prod. order

What causes this issue?

You want to copy characteristic values for batches during goods
receipt. This function is only suppported for goods receipts against
purchase orders or production orders. There is no reference of this
type for this particular movement type (see table T158Q).

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

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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