What is a Movement Type?
Movement type in SAP is a 3-digit code that is used to identify the type of material movement in the system. The movement type is used to determine the type of transaction being executed, such as goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting, or stock transfer.
The movement type is an important part of the material management (MM) module in SAP, as it helps to keep track of the flow of goods in the system. The movement type is used to update inventory balances, track changes in material stock levels, and update accounting information.
- Key for a specific goods movement
- Quantity Update (Stock Tables)
- Value Update (FI Document, account determination)
- Screen Layeout (dialog only)
- GR/GI Slip Print
- Checks (min. shelf life, dynamic availability, etc.)
- Link to WM, QM, Serial Number
Classification of Movement Types in SAP
Movement types in SAP are classified into various categories based on their function and purpose. The following are the different categories of movement types in SAP are:
- Goods Receipt (GR) Movement Types
- Goods Issue (GI) Movement Types
- Transfer Posting (TP) Movement Types
- Special Movement Types
- Physical Inventory (PI) Movement Types
- Reversal Movement Types
Goods Receipt Movement Types:
These are movement types used to record the receipt of goods in the system, which could be due to the purchase of materials, production orders, or other sources.
| Movement Type | Description |
| 101 | Goods Receipt with reference to PO |
| 102 | Goods Receipt without reference to PO |
| 103 | Goods Receipt into Goods Receipt Blocked Stock |
| 104 | Blocked Stock sending back to vendor |
| 122 | Return delivery to vendor |
| 124 | Credit memo for purchase order |
| 161 | Goods Receipt for order |
| 501 | Goods Receipt for inbound delivery |
| 561 | Initial entry of stock balances |
Stock Tables Overview:
Goods Issue Movement Types
These are movement types used to record the issuance of goods from the system, which could be due to consumption, sales, or other reasons.
| Movement Type | Description |
| 201 | Goods Issue to cost centre (User department) |
| 221 | Goods Issue for Projects (Particular Projects) |
| 231 | Goods Issue for customer order |
| 261 | Goods Issue for a Reservation |
| 281 | Goods Issue for a Sales Order |
| 601 | Goods Issue for Delivery |
| 643 | Goods Issue for Scrap |
| 701 | Goods Issue for Stock Transfer |
| 541 | Record consignment to a customer |
| 551 | Withdrawal for a vendor for various reason |
Transfer Postings Movement Types
These are movement types used to record the transfer of materials from one location or plant to another.
| Movement Type | Description |
| 301 | Transfer posting plant to plant in one step |
| 303 | Transfer posting plant to plant in two steps (Remove from storage) |
| 305 | Transfer posting plant to plant in two steps (In placing storage) |
| 309 | Merging of two materials |
| 311 | Transfer posting Storage location to Storage location in one plant in one step |
| 303 | Transfer posting Storage location to Storage location in one plant in two steps |
| 315 | Transfer posting Storage location to Storage location in one plant in two steps (In placing storage) |
| 331 | Withdraw of samples from Quality Inspection stock |
| 333 | Withdraw of samples from Unrestricted Stock |
| 335 | Withdraw of samples from Blocked Stock |
| 411 | Consignment stock into our own stock |
| 501 | Goods Receipt without PO into Unrestricted Stock |
| 503 | Goods Receipt Without PO into Quality Inspection stock |
| 505 | Goods Receipt without PO into Blocked Stock |
| 511 | Free of charge delivery from vendor (free samples from Vendor) |
| 551 | Scraping from Unrestricted Stock |
| 553 | Scraping from Quality Inspection stock |
| 555 | Scraping from Blocked Stock |
| 561 | Initial entry of stock into unrestricted Stock |
| 563 | Initial entry of stock into Quality Inspection Stock |
| 565 | Initial entry of stock into Blocked Stock |
Note: Book Stock means System Stock
Special Movement Types
These Movement Types in SAP are used for specific transactions that don't fit into the standard Goods Receipt or Goods Issue movement types.
| Movement Type | Description |
| 102 | Reverse a Goods Receipt transaction |
| 122 | Return goods to the Vendor |
| 531 | Goods Issue: Sales Order, Cost Object |
| 551 | Withdrawal for Vendor |
| 561 | Initial Entry of Stock Balances |
| 901 | Goods Receipt, No Purchase Order |
| 901E | Record the receipt of materials that were procured externally. |
| 901F | Record the receipt of materials against a production order. |
These Special Movement Types are used to update inventory balances, track changes in material stock levels, and update accounting information in the system. They help to ensure accurate record-keeping of material movements in the company's supply chain.
Physical Inventory (PI) Movement Types:
These are movement types used to record changes in inventory due to physical inventory counts or adjustments.
| Movement Type | Description |
| 701 | Record an increase in the physical inventory count. |
| 702 | Record a decrease in the physical inventory count. |
| 703 | Scrapping of Inventory |
| 711 | Stocktaking Difference Posting (Debit) |
| 712 | Stocktaking Difference Posting (Credit) |
| 731 | Difference Posting for Invoice Receipt |
| 741 | Difference Posting for Goods Issue |
These Physical Inventory Movement Types are used to update inventory balances, track changes in material stock levels, and update accounting information in the system.
Reversal Movement Types
Reversal Movement Types in SAP are used to reverse a previous inventory transaction that was recorded in the system.
Movement Type Tables: Customizable
| Movement Type | Description |
| 102 | Reversal of Goods Receipt |
| 122 | Reversal of Return Delivery to Vendor |
| 161 | Reversal of Goods Issue for Order |
| 311 | Reversal of Transfer Posting |
| 551 | Reversal of Withdrawal for Vendor |
| 702 | Reversal of Decrease in Inventory |
| 752 | Reversal of Scrap |
Movement Type Tables
Movement Type Tables are used to store information about the movement types used in the system. There are several customizable tables related to movement types that can be maintained in the system. Here are some of the commonly used customizable tables related to movement types:
Goods Issue
| Movement Type | Description |
| 601 | Goods issue for delivery |
| 603 | Goods issue for a stock transport order (shipping) with additional item |
| 605 | Goods receipt for a stock transport order (shipping) with additional item |
| 621 | Transfer of unrestricted-use stock – returnable packaging with customer (shipping) |
| 623 | Goods issue from returnable packaging with customer (shipping) |
| 631 | Transfer of unrestricted-use stock – consignment stock at customer (shipping) |
| 633 | Goods issue from consignment stock at customer (shipping) |
| 641 | Goods issue for a stock transport order (shipping) |
| 643 | Goods issue for a cross-company-code stock transport order |
| 645 | Goods issue for a cross-company-code stock transport order performed in one step (shipping) |
| 647 | Goods issue for a stock transport order performed in one step (shipping) |
| 651 | Returns from customer (shipping) |
| 653 | Returns from customer (shipping) to unrestricted-use stock |
| 655 | Returns from customer (shipping) to inspection stock |
| 657 | Returns from customer (shipping) to blocked stock |
| 661 | Returns to vendor using shipping |
| 673 | Returns for a cross-company-code stock transport order (shipping) |
| 675 | Returns for a cross-company-code stock transport order (shipping) performed in one step |
Physical Stock means actual stock
| Movement Type | Description |
| 701 | Transfer if physical stock is greater than Books stock in case of unrestricted stock |
| 702 | Transfer if physical stock is less than Books stock in case of unrestricted stock |
| 703 | Transfer if physical stock is greater than Books stock in case of Quality Inspection Stock |
| 704 | Transfer if physical stock is less than Books stock in case of Quality Inspection Stock |
| 707 | Transfer if physical stock is greater than Books stock in case of Blocked stock |
| 708 | Transfer if physical stock is less than Books stock in case of Blocked stock |