How To Fix M7469 - Goods receipt for PO & & only possible with ref. to outbound delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Goods receipt for PO & & only possible with ref. to outbound delivery

What causes this issue?

The "GI-Related GR" (goods-issue-related goods receipt) indicator is
active for the purchase order/purchase order item &V1&/&V2&. This
process allows the valuation type for materials valuated separately for
stock transport orders to be first entered in the outbound delivery at
the time of the goods issue and is therefore not defined at item level
in the purchase order. To ensure the consistency of the process and of
the material valuation, the goods receipt must then be posted with
reference to the goods issue or outbound delivery, or to an inbound
delivery that was created with reference to an outbound delivery
(message type SPED).

System Response

The system does not allow this posting because it could lead to
inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

Post the goods receipt with reference to the outbound delivery or to an
inbound delivery that was created with reference to the outbound
delivery using message type SPED. You can create the goods receipt with
reference to the outbound delivery using transaction MIGO (goods receipt
for outbound delivery).

Procedure for System Administrators

If this goods movement has been posted using BAPI, IDoc, or
customer-specific applications, you must ensure that the correct
delivery is called and that the stock management unit, valuation type,
quantity, and base unit of measure have the same values as the goods
issue. For more details, see SAP Note 1677707.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7469 - Goods receipt for PO & & only possible with ref. to outbound delivery ?

  The SAP error message M7469 indicates that a goods receipt (GR) for a purchase order (PO) can only be processed with reference to an outbound delivery. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is configured to require an outbound delivery for the goods receipt process, often in the context of a delivery-based procurement process.
  Cause:
  
  Delivery-Based Procurement: The error usually arises when the purchase order is set up for delivery-based processing, meaning that the goods receipt must be linked to an outbound delivery.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the system may require that goods receipts for certain types of purchase orders (like stock transport orders or intercompany orders) must be done against an outbound delivery.
  Missing Outbound Delivery: If there is no outbound delivery created for the purchase order, the system will not allow the goods receipt to be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create Outbound Delivery: Ensure that an outbound delivery is created for the purchase order. You can do this by navigating to the outbound delivery transaction (e.g., VL01N) and creating a delivery for the relevant PO.
  Check PO Configuration: Review the configuration of the purchase order to ensure it is set up correctly for the intended goods receipt process. This may involve checking the document type and item category.
  Use Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction for the goods receipt. If the PO is delivery-based, you should be using the transaction that allows for GR against an outbound delivery (e.g., MIGO with reference to delivery).
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance on handling delivery-based procurement.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO (Goods Movement), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create outbound deliveries and process goods receipts.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on the goods receipt process in SAP, especially in the context of delivery-based procurement.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7469 error and successfully process the goods receipt for the purchase order.