How To Fix WRF_BW_EXTRACTION004 - No entry found for movement type: &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_BW_EXTRACTION - BW Extraction Retail: Enhancement Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No entry found for movement type: &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BW_EXTRACTION004 - No entry found for movement type: &1 &2 &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_BW_EXTRACTION004 No entry found for movement type: &1 &2 &3
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during data extraction to SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system tries to find a configuration or mapping for a specific movement type in the extraction process but fails to locate it.
  
  The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 represent dynamic values such as the movement type, plant, or other related keys.
  Typically, this happens in the context of Inventory Management (IM) data extraction, where movement types are crucial for categorizing stock movements.
  The extraction logic expects a configuration entry for the movement type in a customizing table or extraction structure, but none exists.
  This can be due to:
  
  Missing or incomplete customizing for movement types in the BW extraction setup.
  New or custom movement types introduced in the ERP system but not maintained in the BW extraction configuration.
  Incorrect or inconsistent data in the source system or extraction setup.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Movement Type:
  
  Check the exact movement type values passed in the error message (&1, &2, &3).
  These usually correspond to movement type, plant, and possibly other keys.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Movement Types in BW Extraction:
  
  Go to transaction RSA1 (BW Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the relevant DataSource or extractor related to Inventory Management (e.g., 0IM_MOVEMENT or similar).
  Check the extraction rules and transformation logic for movement types.
  Verify if the movement type in question is maintained in the customizing tables or extraction structures.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Movement Types:
  
  Use transaction OMJJ or OMWBW (depending on your SAP version and setup) to maintain movement type mappings for BW extraction.
  Alternatively, check the customizing table /BIC/BW_MOVETYPE or similar tables where movement types are mapped for BW extraction.
  Add the missing movement type entries with appropriate descriptions and mappings.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Movement Types:
  
  If the movement type is custom (Z*), ensure it is properly integrated into the BW extraction logic.
  You may need to enhance the extractor or update the transformation rules to handle custom movement types.
  
  
  
  Re-extract Data:
  
  After maintaining the missing entries, re-run the extraction process.
  Monitor the extraction logs to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Check OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to this error message and your SAP version.
  Apply relevant notes if available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Movement Types in SAP:
  
  Movement types define the type of stock posting in Inventory Management (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting).
  Standard movement types are predefined, but customers can create custom ones.
  
  
  
  BW Extraction for Inventory Management:
  
  BW extracts inventory movement data based on movement types.
  Proper mapping and customizing are essential for accurate data extraction.
  
  
  
  Common Tables and Transactions:
  
  OMJJ - Customizing for movement types.
  RSA1 - BW DataSource and extraction maintenance.
  /BIC/BW_MOVETYPE or similar - Table for movement type mappings in BW.
  ST22 - Check for dumps if extraction fails.
  SM37 - Monitor extraction jobs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for Inventory Management and BW extraction guides.
  Search SAP Notes with keywords like "WRF_BW_EXTRACTION004", "movement type", and "BW extraction".
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact movement type and system context, I can help you with more specific steps or customizing paths.