How To Fix M8227 - Purchase orders subject to evaluated receipt settlement exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Purchase orders subject to evaluated receipt settlement exist

What causes this issue?

You are trying to maintain the GR/IR clearing account. Your selection
contains purchase orders for which evaluated receipt settlement has been
defined.

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?

You can maintain the GR/IR clearing account for purchase orders for
which ERS has been defined. These purchase orders cannot, however, be
automatically invoiced. You should therefore perhaps check the purchase
orders concerned and carry out evaluated receipt settlement for these
purchase orders.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8227 - Purchase orders subject to evaluated receipt settlement exist ?

  The SAP error message M8227, which states "Purchase orders subject to evaluated receipt settlement exist," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods movement or invoice verification for a purchase order (PO) that is set up for Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS). ERS is a process in SAP that allows for automatic invoice creation based on the goods receipt, which can streamline the procurement process.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to process a goods movement or invoice verification for a purchase order that is configured for ERS.
  The system detects that there are outstanding goods receipts for the purchase order that have not yet been settled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Settings:
  
  Verify if the purchase order is indeed set up for Evaluated Receipt Settlement. You can do this by checking the PO in the SAP system (transaction code ME23N).
  Look for the ERS indicator in the PO details.
  
  
  
  Complete Goods Receipt:
  
  If there are pending goods receipts for the purchase order, ensure that they are completed. You can do this using transaction code MIGO to post the goods receipt.
  
  
  
  Check ERS Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ERS configuration is correctly set up in your system. This includes checking the vendor master data and the purchasing info records to confirm that they are configured to allow ERS.
  
  
  
  Manual Invoice Verification:
  
  If you need to process an invoice for the purchase order, consider doing a manual invoice verification instead of relying on ERS. You can do this using transaction code MIRO.
  
  
  
  Review Open Items:
  
  Use transaction code ME2N or ME2L to review open purchase orders and their statuses. This can help you identify any outstanding items that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to ERS and how it is implemented in your environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  ME2N: Purchase Orders by PO Number
  ME2L: Purchase Orders by Vendor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in procurement and invoice processing are trained on the ERS process and understand how it impacts their transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8227 error and continue with your procurement processes in SAP.