How To Fix 06160 - With GR-based invoice verification please enter GR and IR indicators

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: With GR-based invoice verification please enter GR and IR indicators

What causes this issue?

The indicator for goods-receipt-(GR)-based
<GL:invoice_verification>invoice verification</>, has been set but
either the goods receipt indicator or the invoice receipt indicator has
not been set.
For GR-based invoice verification, a <GL:goods_receipt>goods receipt
(GR)</> and an invoice receipt (IR) are necessary.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06160 - With GR-based invoice verification please enter GR and IR indicators ?

  The SAP error message 06160, which states "With GR-based invoice verification please enter GR and IR indicators," typically occurs during the invoice verification process when the system requires specific indicators to be set for Goods Receipt (GR) and Invoice Receipt (IR) in the context of GR-based invoice verification.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  GR-Based Invoice Verification Not Configured: The system is set to use GR-based invoice verification, but the necessary indicators for GR and IR are not set in the invoice document.
  Missing GR Document: The invoice being processed does not have a corresponding Goods Receipt document, which is required for GR-based invoice verification.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the invoice may not support GR-based invoice verification.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing or invoice verification settings that prevent the proper indicators from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Invoice Document:
  
  Ensure that the invoice you are trying to process has a corresponding Goods Receipt. You can check this in the system by looking up the GR document associated with the invoice.
  
  
  
  Set GR and IR Indicators:
  
  When entering the invoice, make sure to set the GR and IR indicators appropriately. This can usually be done in the invoice entry screen where you can specify whether the invoice is based on a GR.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type used for the invoice supports GR-based invoice verification. You can check this in the configuration settings under the relevant document type settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for GR-based invoice verification in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for the purchasing organization and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on GR-based invoice verification and the specific requirements for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MIRO (Invoice Verification) to enter invoices and check the status of GRs.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform invoice verification and access related documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06160 and successfully process your invoice.