How To Fix GRC01006 - This setting is only valid for goods receipt costing

GRC01006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRC01 - Messages for goods receipt costing

• Message number: 006

• Message text: This setting is only valid for goods receipt costing

What causes this issue?

The Customizing setting <LS>Only save in case of error</> only applies
to goods receipt costing.
For every other cost estimate this setting is interpreted like the
setting <LS>save</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GRC01006 - This setting is only valid for goods receipt costing ?

  The SAP error message GRC01006, which states "This setting is only valid for goods receipt costing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue related to the configuration of goods receipt (GR) costing. This error is often encountered in the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with inventory management and valuation.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for goods receipt costing may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the relevant configuration settings in the Customizing (SPRO) are not aligned with the business processes.
  
  
  Incompatible Settings: The system may be trying to apply a setting that is only applicable to goods receipt costing in a context where it is not valid, such as during invoice verification or other processes.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to materials,