How To Fix CMM_MM016 - For PO item &1 &2, GR-based invoice verification is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_MM -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: For PO item &1 &2, GR-based invoice verification is not defined

What causes this issue?

For the purchase order (PO) item, the <LS>GR-based IV
</>(Goods-Receipt-Based Invoice Verification) checkbox is not selected.

System Response

The system excludes PO items without GR-based invoice verification from
further processing. If in a PO item without GR-based invoice
verification there are several goods receipts, the system displays this
message several times.

How to fix this error?

To list all goods receipts in the <LS>Purchase Order History</>, use
transaction ME23N.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_MM016 - For PO item &1 &2, GR-based invoice verification is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CMM_MM016 indicates that for a specific Purchase Order (PO) item, the system has not been configured to allow Goods Receipt (GR)-based invoice verification. This typically occurs when the system is set up to use invoice verification based on GR, but the necessary settings or configurations are missing for the specific PO item.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The PO item may not be set up for GR-based invoice verification in the system. This can happen if the item category or the purchasing document type does not support GR-based invoice verification.
  Item Category: The item category of the PO may not be configured to allow GR-based invoice verification.
  Document Type: The document type of the PO may not be set up to allow GR-based invoice verification.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings in the configuration for the purchasing organization or plant may not be defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CMM_MM016, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check PO Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the Purchase Order in question and check the item details.
  Ensure that the item category is appropriate for GR-based invoice verification (e.g., standard items).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type used in the PO.
  Ensure that the document type allows for GR-based invoice verification.
  
  
  
  Configuration in SPRO:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Go to Materials Management > Purchasing > Invoice Verification > Define Invoice Verification.
  Ensure that the settings for GR-based invoice verification are correctly defined for the relevant purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Item Category Settings:
  
  Go to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Item Categories.
  Verify that the item category used in the PO is configured to allow GR-based invoice verification.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant for specific configuration settings related to your organization’s setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, create a test PO with the same parameters to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage POs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to invoice verification.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMM_MM016 error and enable GR-based invoice verification for the specified PO item.