How To Fix M7178 - Goods receipt for subcontract order & & not supported

M7178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Goods receipt for subcontract order & & not supported

What causes this issue?

Purchase order item &V1& &V2& has the item category "subcontracting".

System Response

This function does not support goods receipts for subcontract orders.

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?

Use the function "Goods receipt for purchase order" from the Inventory
Management menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7178 - Goods receipt for subcontract order & & not supported ?

  The SAP error message M7178, which states "Goods receipt for subcontract order & & not supported," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a goods receipt for a subcontracting order in a manner that is not supported by the system. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The goods receipt might be attempted for a document type that does not support subcontracting processes.
  Missing Components: The components required for the subcontracting process may not have been properly defined or may be missing in the system.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type used for the goods receipt may not be appropriate for subcontracting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for the posting of goods receipts for subcontracting orders.
  Status of the Purchase Order: The purchase order may be in a status