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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Movement Types and check the posting string for the movement type in question.
  Ensure that the posting string is correctly defined and matches the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there have been recent changes or customizations, review them to ensure they have not inadvertently altered the expected behavior of the movement type.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material involved in the transaction. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that the material is set up for the movement type being used.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to execute the movement type. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on movement types and posting strings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are used to define the type of goods movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings).
  Posting Strings: Posting strings determine how the financial postings are made in the system when a movement type is executed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Issue), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Goods Receipt) for testing purposes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management.