How To Fix GJ906 - Invoice not Allowed Before Goods Receipt.

GJ906 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 906

• Message text: Invoice not Allowed Before Goods Receipt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ906 - Invoice not Allowed Before Goods Receipt. ?

  The SAP error message GJ906 ("Invoice not Allowed Before Goods Receipt") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user attempts to create an invoice for a purchase order (PO) before the corresponding goods receipt (GR) has been posted. This is a common control mechanism in SAP to ensure that invoices are only processed after the physical goods have been received, which helps maintain accurate accounting and inventory records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Goods Receipt Not Posted: The primary cause of this error is that the goods receipt for the purchase order has not been completed. The system requires that the goods be received and recorded before any invoice can be processed.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow in the system may not be in the expected order, leading to this error.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, particularly in the context of certain