How To Fix ME785 - Goods receipt cannot be posted against purchase order &1

ME785 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Goods receipt cannot be posted against purchase order &1

What causes this issue?

You wish to post a goods receipt against
<DS:GLOS.3526C03EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>third-party order</> no. &V1&
, item &V2&, and shipping notification &V3&, item &V4&.

System Response

The goods receipt cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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ME785 - Details

• The SAP error message ME785 ("Goods receipt cannot be posted against purchase order &1") typically occurs when there are issues related to the purchase order (PO) or the goods receipt (GR) process. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  PO Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow for goods receipt posting. For example, if the PO is closed or has been fully delivered, you cannot post additional goods receipts against it.
  
  
  Quantity Issues: The quantity being received may exceed the quantity ordered or the quantity already received. This can happen if the GR is being attempted for more items than what was specified in the PO.
  
  
  Delivery Date: The delivery date of the goods receipt may be earlier than the delivery date specified in the purchase order.
  
  
  Account Assignment: If the PO is set up with a specific account assignment (like cost center