How To Fix J_1IRET028 - GR posting not possible; AIN not available for input criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_1IRET - Retail India localization

• Message number: 028

• Message text: GR posting not possible; AIN not available for input criteria

What causes this issue?

You want to post the GR from the
<DS:GLOS.4AF6EC872F394B6BE10000000A421391>Article Inward Note</> (AIN).
However, you are not able to do so because the system could not identify
an AIN with the correct status. You can change an AIN with only the
following status:
2 - Pending for GR

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

System Response

The system cannot find any AIN to be processed for GR.

How to fix this error?

Specify other selection criteria.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_1IRET028 - GR posting not possible; AIN not available for input criteria ?

  The SAP error message J_1IRET028 indicates that a Goods Receipt (GR) posting is not possible because the AIN (Asset Information Network) is not available for the input criteria. This error typically occurs in the context of the Brazilian localization for SAP, particularly when dealing with the integration of asset accounting and inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing AIN Configuration: The AIN may not be properly configured in the system for the specific input criteria (e.g., material, plant, or company code).
  Incorrect Input Data: The data entered during the GR posting may not match the expected criteria for AIN, such as missing or incorrect material master data.
  Inactive AIN: The AIN functionality may not be activated for the relevant company code or plant.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like material master or vendor master) may not be set up correctly or may be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check AIN Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the AIN is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the Brazilian localization settings.
  Verify that the AIN is activated for the relevant company code and plant.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Double-check the data you are entering during the GR posting. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the material and vendor information is accurate.
  Make sure that the material is set up for AIN processing in the material master.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that it is complete and correctly configured for the AIN process.
  Ensure that the vendor master data is also correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to AIN and the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or configuration requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to check or modify the relevant master data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to AIN and the error message J_1IRET028 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on AIN and its integration with inventory management and asset accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message J_1IRET028 in your SAP system.