How To Fix M7385 - Goods receipt quantity of ordered material in a subcontract order is 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Goods receipt quantity of ordered material in a subcontract order is 0

What causes this issue?

Using the <DS:GLOS.3526B543AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>BAPI</>
<ZH>BAPI_GOODSMVT_CREATE</> or the
<DS:GLOS.3526B20FAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>function module</>
<ZH>MB_CREATE_GOODS_MOVEMENT</> for posting a goods movement, you want
to post a <DS:GLOS.3526B683AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>subsequent
allocation</> to a subcontract order.
This is only possible if the quantity of ordered material received is
larger than zero, in other words, a goods receipt for this subcontract
order must already have been posted.

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?

Post the goods receipt for the subcontract order before the subsequent
adjustment.

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 M7385 - Goods receipt quantity of ordered material in a subcontract order is 0 ?

  The SAP error message M7385 indicates that there is an issue with the goods receipt process for a subcontract order. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to process a goods receipt for a quantity of ordered material that is zero. This can occur in various scenarios, and understanding the cause and solution can help resolve the issue.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Quantity Ordered: The most common cause is that the quantity of the material ordered in the subcontract order is set to zero. This can happen if the order was created incorrectly or if the quantity was modified after the order was created.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category in the subcontract order may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to receive goods.
  
  
  Incomplete Delivery: If the delivery from the vendor does not match the expected quantity, it may lead to a situation where the system expects a quantity that is not available.
  
  
  Document Status: The status of the subcontract order or the related documents may not allow for a goods receipt to be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Subcontract Order: Review the subcontract order in the system to ensure that the quantity of the ordered material is greater than zero. If it is zero, you will need to adjust the order quantity accordingly.
  
  
  Review Item Category: Ensure that the item category used in the subcontract order is appropriate for the goods receipt process. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to verify the settings.
  
  
  Verify Delivery Quantity: Check the delivery from the vendor to ensure that the quantity received matches the quantity ordered. If there is a discrepancy, you may need to adjust the goods receipt or communicate with the vendor.
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the subcontract order and any related documents (like purchase orders or delivery notes) are in a status that allows for goods receipt processing. If there are any holds or issues, resolve them before proceeding.
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the details of the subcontract order and ME2O (Purchase Orders by Vendor) to review orders related to a specific vendor.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to subcontract orders and goods receipts.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform goods receipt transactions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7385 error and implement the appropriate solution.