How To Fix M7433 - The "delivery completed" indicator is set for the purchase order item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 433

• Message text: The "delivery completed" indicator is set for the purchase order item

What causes this issue?

You are entering a partial goods receipt for a purchase order item that
is already defined as <ZK>delivery completed</>.

System Response

If your Customizing settings are such that you see an error message, you
cannot enter any further partial goods receipt for this completed
purchase order item.

If the message is a warning message or information message, you can post
the partial goods receipt.

<ZH>Note</>: If you use example implementation
MB_GOODSMOVEMENT_DCI_EXAMPLE of the Business Add-Ins (BAdIs)
<DS:SIMG.MB_GOODSMOVEMENT_DCI>Set "Delivery Completed" Indicator</>,
the system does not deselect the "delivery completed" indicator, even
after you have entered the additional partial goods receipt. This means
that budget is only released for the delivery quantity of this partial
goods receipt, and not for the entire quantity of the purchase order
item that is still open.

How to fix this error?

Check the delivered quantity.
If you are expecting further deliveries for this purchase order item,
deselect the "delivery completed" indicator manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7433 - The "delivery completed" indicator is set for the purchase order item ?

  The SAP error message M7433 indicates that the "delivery completed" indicator is set for a purchase order item. This typically means that the system recognizes that all expected deliveries for that particular item have been completed, and therefore, no further goods receipts can be processed against that purchase order item.
  Cause:
  
  Delivery Completed Indicator: The purchase order item has been marked as fully delivered, which means that the system believes that all goods have been received.
  Goods Receipt Already Posted: A goods receipt has already been posted for the quantity ordered, and the system has updated the status of the purchase order item accordingly.
  Incorrect Status: There may be a situation where the status of the purchase order item is incorrectly set due to manual changes or system errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order Status: Review the purchase order in the SAP system to confirm the status of the item. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in transaction code ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Review Goods Receipts: Check if the goods receipt has been posted for the item. You can use transaction code MMBE or MB51 to see the history of goods movements related to the purchase order.
  Adjust Delivery Completed Indicator: If you find that the indicator is incorrectly set, you may need to reset it. This typically requires the assistance of someone with the appropriate authorization, such as a purchasing or materials management specialist.
  Create a New Purchase Order: If the item needs to be ordered again, consider creating a new purchase order for the required quantity instead of trying to modify the existing one.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling purchase orders and goods receipts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB51: Material Document List
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify purchase orders and goods receipts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management for further assistance.