How To Fix ME128 - With & please enter a GR-relevant confirmation category only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: With & please enter a GR-relevant confirmation category only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME128 - With & please enter a GR-relevant confirmation category only ?

  The SAP error message ME128 ("With & please enter a GR-relevant confirmation category only") typically occurs in the context of goods receipt (GR) confirmations in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and their associated confirmations. This error indicates that the confirmation category you are trying to use is not relevant for goods receipt processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Confirmation Category: The confirmation category you are trying to enter is not set up to be used for goods receipt. Each confirmation category in SAP is associated with specific processes, and not all categories are applicable for GR.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the selected confirmation category for the type of document you are working with.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly selected a confirmation category that is not intended for GR.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME128 error, you