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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME785 - Goods receipt cannot be posted against purchase order &1 ?

  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 or internal order), and the GR does not match the account assignment, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Issues with the material master data, such as the material being inactive or not set up for the relevant plant/storage location.
  
  
  Document Type: The document type of the goods receipt may not be compatible with the purchase order.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check PO Status: Verify the status of the purchase order. If it is closed or fully delivered, you may need to create a new PO or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  Verify Quantities: Ensure that the quantity being received does not exceed the ordered quantity. Adjust the GR quantity accordingly.
  
  
  Check Delivery Dates: Make sure that the delivery date of the goods receipt is within the acceptable range of the purchase order's delivery date.
  
  
  Review Account Assignment: If the PO has specific account assignments, ensure that the GR is being posted with the correct account assignment.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the item being received. Ensure that it is active and properly configured for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  Document Type Compatibility: Ensure that the document type used for the goods receipt is compatible with the purchase order.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the details of the PO and MIGO (Goods Movement) to attempt the goods receipt.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post goods receipts against the purchase order.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.