How To Fix VL651 - Subsequent movement type could not be determined for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Subsequent movement type could not be determined for & &

What causes this issue?

For stock transfer, the <GL:movement_type>movement type</> for goods
receipt cannot be derived from the movement type for goods issue.

How to fix this error?

Check the entries for the determination of subsequent movement types
(table T156N) and supplement them as necessary.
INCLUDE 'NA_SYSAD3' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL651 - Subsequent movement type could not be determined for & & ?

  The SAP error message VL651 indicates that the system is unable to determine the subsequent movement type for a given material document. This typically occurs during the processing of goods movements, such as when trying to post a goods issue or goods receipt.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The movement type that should follow the current movement type is not defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be valid for the transaction being performed.
  Document Type Issues: The document type associated with the movement may not have a subsequent movement type defined.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may interfere with the standard movement type determination logic.
  Material Master Data: Issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect settings, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL651 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Movement Types.
  Verify that the subsequent movement types are correctly defined for the movement type you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in the configuration to ensure that the subsequent movement types are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Movement Type:
  
  Ensure that the movement type you are using is appropriate for the transaction. You can check the movement type in the transaction code MIGO or MB1A.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that all relevant views (such as Plant Data/Storage, Sales Org Data, etc.) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the movement type determination logic in the relevant function modules or methods to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to movement types and goods movements for additional insights.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C for goods movements.
  Movement Types: Familiarize yourself with the standard movement types (e.g., 101 for goods receipt, 201 for goods issue) and their subsequent movements.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to movement types and VL651 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL651 error in your SAP system.