How To Fix BORGR171 - Goods receipt posted for inbound deliveries in shipment &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Goods receipt posted for inbound deliveries in shipment &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR171 - Goods receipt posted for inbound deliveries in shipment &1 ?

  The SAP error message BORGR171 indicates that a goods receipt has already been posted for inbound deliveries associated with a specific shipment. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to post a goods receipt for an inbound delivery that has already been processed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Posting: The most common cause is that the goods receipt for the inbound delivery has already been completed, and the system does not allow a second posting for the same delivery.
  Incorrect Shipment Reference: The shipment number referenced may not correspond to the expected inbound delivery.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent multiple postings for the same delivery.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Goods Receipt Status: Verify if the goods receipt has indeed been posted for the inbound delivery. You can do this by checking the document flow in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the status of the goods receipt.
  
  
  
  Review Shipment and Delivery: Ensure that you are referencing the correct shipment and inbound delivery. If there are multiple deliveries associated with a shipment, confirm that you are working with the correct one.
  
  
  Reversal of Goods Receipt: If a mistake was made and you need to post a goods receipt again, you may need to reverse the original goods receipt. This can be done using transaction code MBST (Cancel Material Document) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to reverse the goods receipt.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MIGO: For goods movements including goods receipts.
  MB03: To display material documents.
  VL03N: To display outbound deliveries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform goods receipt postings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.