How To Fix W_CB087 - Movement type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Movement type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB087 - Movement type &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB087 Movement type &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system cannot find the specified movement type in the configuration. Movement types in SAP are used to represent different goods movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting). If the movement type entered in a transaction or program does not exist in the system, SAP raises this warning.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  Typing an incorrect or non-existent movement type code.  
  The movement type has not been configured or activated in the system.  
  The movement type is valid in some plants or organizational units but not in the current context.  
  Custom movement types have not been created or assigned properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Movement Type Code:
  
  Verify that the movement type code entered is correct and valid for the transaction you are performing.
  
  
  Verify Configuration:  
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Inventory Management and Physical Inventory ? Movement Types ? Copy, Change Movement Types (Transaction code: OMJJ).  
  Check if the movement type exists and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Movement Type:
  
  If the movement type does not exist, create it or copy from an existing movement type and adjust as needed.
  
  
  Check Plant/Storage Location Assignment:
  
  Ensure the movement type is valid for the plant or storage location involved in the transaction.
  
  
  Check User Input or Program Logic:
  
  If the movement type is passed by a program or user input, verify that the correct value is being used.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes may address issues related to movement types or related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  OMJJ – Configure Movement Types  
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C – Goods movements using movement types  
  MIGO – Goods Movement (select movement type here)
  
  
  
  Movement Type Examples:  
  
  101 – Goods receipt for purchase order  
  201 – Goods issue for cost center  
  311 – Transfer posting plant to plant
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Movement types are key to inventory management and control the type of stock posting and the account determination.
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific movement type code causing the error, I can help you check its validity or suggest alternatives.