How To Fix ME878 - Also set GR indicator for material &1 and IR indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Also set GR indicator for material &1 and IR indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME878 - Also set GR indicator for material &1 and IR indicator ?

  The SAP error message ME878 typically occurs in the context of purchasing and inventory management. It indicates that there is an issue with the goods receipt (GR) and invoice receipt (IR) indicators for a material. The message usually states something like: "Also set GR indicator for material &1 and IR indicator."
  Cause:
  The error message ME878 is generally triggered when:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question does not have the Goods Receipt (GR) and Invoice Receipt (IR) indicators set in the material master record. This can happen if the material is not configured correctly for procurement.
  Purchasing Info Record: The purchasing info record for the material may not have the necessary settings for GR and IR.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchase order may not allow for GR or IR.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing module that prevent the GR and IR indicators from being set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME878 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant views (usually the Purchasing view).
  Ensure that the GR and IR indicators are set. If they are not, you can set them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use Transaction Code: ME11 or ME12 to check the purchasing info record for the material.
  Ensure that the GR and IR indicators are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Check the purchase order associated with the material (Transaction Code: ME23N).
  Ensure that the document type allows for GR and IR.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in SPRO (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for purchasing and ensure that the settings for GR and IR are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM02 (Change Material), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and purchasing info records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME878 error and ensure that the GR and IR indicators are set correctly for the material in question.