How To Fix VLMOVE016 - Movement type &1 has different posting string - change rejected!

VLMOVE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLMOVE - LE Error Messages Goods Movements

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Movement type &1 has different posting string - change rejected!

What causes this issue?

A new movement type &V1& was entered for the current movement type &V3&.
However, movement type &V1& has posting string reference &V2& assigned,
whereas &V3& has been assigned &V4&. Such a change is invalid. Only
movement types with the same posting string reference &V4& may be
entered.

System Response

The system does not accept &V1&. The movement type remains &V3&.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use movement type &V1&, enter the corresponding process
code above. If &V1& is a customer-specific or modified SAP standard
movement type, check your customizing for the movement types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 VLMOVE016 - Movement type &1 has different posting string - change rejected! ?

  The SAP error message VLMOVE016 indicates that there is a mismatch in the posting string for the specified movement type. This typically occurs during inventory management or goods movement processes when the system detects that the movement type being used does not align with the expected posting string configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Movement Type Configuration: The movement type has been configured with a different posting string than what is expected for the transaction being processed.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes made to the movement type or its associated posting strings, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how the movement type is processed.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the movement type, leading to rejection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the movement type configuration in SPRO (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate