How To Fix ME685 - Statistical goods receipt for purchase order item &1 &2 not posted


ME685 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

  • Message number: 685

  • Message text: Statistical goods receipt for purchase order item &1 &2 not posted

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  • What causes this issue?

    The system tried to create a shipping notification sent via EDI, with
    message type DESADV, and at the same time tried to post a goods receipt
    with the transmitted quantity.

    System Response

    The statistical goods receipt for
    <DS:GLOS.3526C03EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>third-party purchase orders
    </> &V1& item &V2& with the goods receipt quantity &V3& and the unit of
    measure &V4& could not be posted.

    How to fix this error?

    Check to see if you can post the goods receipt with reference to the PO
    item for the material:
    <DS:TRAN.MIGO>Post Goods Receipt</>.

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

    INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX
    The latter can check the settings in Customizing for <ZK>Sales and
    Distribution</> under <ZK>Definition of Sales and Distribution</> . It
    is possible that, for example, the movement type ('101') is missing:
    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUSAPCOVX5>Define, copy, delete, check sales
    organization</>.

    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 ME685 - Statistical goods receipt for purchase order item &1 &2 not posted ?
    The SAP error message ME685 indicates that a statistical goods receipt for a purchase order item has not been posted. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and procurement processes within SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
    Causes:
    
    Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly for statistical goods receipts. This could involve settings in the material master or purchasing info records.
    Purchase Order Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow for goods receipt posting, such as being blocked or not fully released.
    Material Master Settings: The material may not be set up to allow statistical goods receipts. This can happen if the material type does not support statistical postings.
    Document Type Issues: The document type used for the purchase order may not be configured to allow statistical goods receipts.
    Authorization Issues: The user may

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