How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE180 - Material &1 with batch &2 has no goods receipt document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Material &1 with batch &2 has no goods receipt document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE180 - Material &1 with batch &2 has no goods receipt document ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE180 indicates that a specific material (identified by &1) with a specific batch number (identified by &2) does not have an associated goods receipt document. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and batch management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Goods Receipt: The most common cause is that a goods receipt (GR) has not been posted for the specified material and batch. This means that the system does not recognize any inventory for that batch.
  Incorrect Batch Number: The batch number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Material Master Settings: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master, particularly in relation to batch management.
  Document Deletion: The goods receipt document may have been deleted or reversed after it was created.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type used may not be appropriate for the transaction being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Goods Receipt: Verify if a goods receipt has been posted for the material and batch in question. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction (e.g., MIGO) to see if the GR exists.
  Create Goods Receipt: If no goods receipt exists, you will need to create one for the material and batch. This can be done using the MIGO transaction, selecting the appropriate movement type (usually 101 for GR).
  Verify Batch Number: Ensure that the batch number you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the batch management view of the material master.
  Review Material Master: Check the material master settings to ensure that batch management is activated and configured correctly for the material.
  Check for Document Deletion: If a GR was previously posted, check if it has been deleted or reversed. You can look at the document flow for the material to see if there are any related documents.
  Movement Type: Ensure that the movement type you are using is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MIGO (Goods Movement)
  MB51 (Material Document List)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how to create and manage batches.
  Inventory Management: Familiarize yourself with the inventory management processes in SAP, including goods receipts, goods issues, and stock transfers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GTCN_MESSAGE180 error and ensure that the material and batch are properly accounted for in your SAP system.