How To Fix IP383 - The purchase order item has no goods receipt indicator

IP383 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 383

• Message text: The purchase order item has no goods receipt indicator

What causes this issue?

You have selected a purchase order item which has no goods receipt
indicator.
However, the indicator is necessary as a goods receipt document is
generated during acceptance of the
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generated during scheduling. Data is transferred to the Controlling
(CO) and Financial Accounting (FI) application components using the
goods receipt document.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Set the indicator in the purchase order item, or choose another
purchase order item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP383 - The purchase order item has no goods receipt indicator ?

  The SAP error message IP383, which states "The purchase order item has no goods receipt indicator," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods receipt for a purchase order item that has not been configured to allow goods receipts. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help you resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Goods Receipt Indicator: The purchase order item may not have the goods receipt indicator set. This indicator is necessary for the system to recognize that goods can be received against this purchase order item.
  Item Category: The item category of the purchase order may not be configured to allow goods receipts. Certain item categories (like service items) may not require a goods receipt.
  Purchase Order Configuration: The purchase order may have been created with settings that do not allow for goods receipts, such as being marked as a non-inventory item.
  Document Type: The