What Is a Movement Type? When you enter a goods movement in the system, you must enter a movement type to differentiate between the various goods movements. A movement type is a three-digit identification key for a goods movement. The following table contains examples of movement types. Description of Movement Types Below you will find a short description of the standard movement types. The reversal movement type is the movement type + 1 (reversal of 101 = 102). 101 Goods receipt for purchase order or order If the purchase order or order has not been assigned to an account, a stock type (unrestricted-use stock, stock in quality inspection, blocked stock) can be entered during goods receipt. If the purchase order or order has been assigned to an account, the goods receipt is not posted to the warehouse, but to consumption. In the case of non-valuated materials, the goods receipt is posted to the warehouse, although the purchase order has not been assigned to an acc...