How To Fix BORGR521 - There is already an inbound delivery item for purchase order item &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 521

• Message text: There is already an inbound delivery item for purchase order item &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR521 - There is already an inbound delivery item for purchase order item &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message BORGR521 indicates that there is already an inbound delivery item associated with a specific purchase order item. This typically occurs when you attempt to create an inbound delivery for a purchase order item that has already been processed or has an existing inbound delivery.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Inbound Delivery: The most common cause is that an inbound delivery has already been created for the specified purchase order item.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as trying to create an inbound delivery for the same purchase order item multiple times.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to this error if they do not allow multiple inbound deliveries for the same purchase order item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Inbound Deliveries: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VL31N for creating inbound deliveries) and check if an inbound delivery already exists for the purchase order item in question.
  You can also use transaction ME23N to view the purchase order and check for any existing inbound deliveries linked to it.
  
  
  
  Use Existing Inbound Delivery: 
  
  If an inbound delivery already exists, you may need to use that delivery instead of trying to create a new one. You can modify or update the existing inbound delivery if necessary.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: 
  
  Ensure that you are entering the correct purchase order item and that there are no typographical errors in the purchase order number or item number.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: 
  
  If you believe that the error is due to system configuration or if you need to allow multiple inbound deliveries for the same purchase order item, consult with your SAP administrator or support team to review the system settings.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to inbound deliveries and purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VL31N: Create Inbound Delivery
  VL32N: Change Inbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Inbound Delivery
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  You may want to search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Permissions: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify inbound deliveries in the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BORGR521 error and proceed with your inbound delivery process.