How To Fix WP408 - Movement type & cannot be converted


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

  • Message number: 408

  • Message text: Movement type & cannot be converted

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  • What causes this issue?

    The conversion rule for movement type &V1& is unknown.

    System Response

    The relevant record cannot be prepared in POS - interface outbound
    processing. The relevant document cannot be booked in the SAP system in
    POS - interface inbound processing.

    How to fix this error?

    <DS:SIMG.W_DF_VK_0126.SIMG_OPOS>Define a conversion rule for the
    movement type</>.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP408 - Movement type & cannot be converted ?
    The SAP error message WP408: Movement type & cannot be converted typically occurs during inventory or material document processing when the system encounters an issue converting or interpreting a specific movement type.
    
    
    Cause: The movement type specified in the transaction or document is not valid or cannot be converted in the current context. This can happen if: The movement type is not defined or not allowed for the particular material or plant. There is a customization issue in the movement type configuration. The system is trying to convert a movement type during a process (e.g., transfer posting, goods issue, goods receipt) but the conversion rule is missing or incorrect. The movement type is obsolete or not supported in the current SAP system version or module. There is a data inconsistency or incorrect input in the document.
    Solution: Check Movement Type Configuration: Go to transaction OMJJ (or SPRO path: Logistics Execution ? Inventory Management ? Movement Types ? Define Movement Types). Verify that

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