How To Fix BORGR604 - Purchasing document &1 is not valid for an inbound delivery item

BORGR604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Purchasing document &1 is not valid for an inbound delivery item

What causes this issue?

You have entered a purchasing document as predecessor to the inbound
delivery item. This purchasing document cannot be delivered.
Purchasing documents that are valid as predecessor documents for
inbound deliveries are purchase orders and scheduling agreements.
Inquiries and contracts cannot be entered as predecessors for an
inbound delivery.

System Response

The inbound delivery cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid purchasing document.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR604 - Purchasing document &1 is not valid for an inbound delivery item ?

  The SAP error message BORGR604 indicates that a purchasing document (such as a purchase order) is not valid for an inbound delivery item. This error typically arises during the process of creating or processing an inbound delivery in the SAP system, particularly when the system cannot find a valid link between the inbound delivery and the associated purchasing document.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Purchase Order: The purchase order referenced in the inbound delivery may not exist, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Item Status: The item in the purchase order may have a status that does not allow it to be used for inbound delivery (e.g., it may be closed or fully delivered).
  Mismatch in Document Types: The document type of the purchase order may not be compatible with the inbound delivery process.
  Delivery Date Issues: The delivery date specified in the inbound delivery may be outside the acceptable range defined in the purchase