How To Fix MM_PUR_SES160 - Goods receipt and invoice receipt for item &1 are expected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Goods receipt and invoice receipt for item &1 are expected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES160 - Goods receipt and invoice receipt for item &1 are expected. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES160 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected goods receipt (GR) and invoice receipt (IR) for a specific item in a purchase order. This typically occurs in the context of a purchase order where the system expects both a goods receipt and an invoice receipt to be processed for the item, but one or both of these receipts have not been completed.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Processing: The goods receipt for the item has not been posted, or the invoice receipt has not been processed.
  Mismatch in Document Flow: The system expects a certain sequence of documents (GR followed by IR), and if this sequence is broken, the error will occur.
  Purchase Order Configuration: The purchase order may be configured in a way that requires both GR and IR to be completed before proceeding.
  Document Status: The status of the purchase order item may not allow further processing due to missing receipts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Goods Receipt: Verify if the goods receipt has been posted for the item. If not, you need to post the GR using transaction code MIGO.
  Check Invoice Receipt: Ensure that the invoice receipt has been processed. If it has not been done, you can process it using transaction code MIRO.
  Review Document Flow: Check the document flow for the purchase order item to ensure that all necessary documents have been created and processed in the correct order.
  Correct Purchase Order Settings: If the purchase order is set to require both GR and IR, ensure that both are completed. If the requirement is not necessary, you may need to adjust the settings in the purchase order.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MIGO: Goods Movement (for posting goods receipts)
  MIRO: Invoice Verification (for posting invoice receipts)
  
  
  Document Flow: You can check the document flow of the purchase order by navigating to the purchase order in the system and selecting the document flow option.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES160 error and ensure that both goods and invoice receipts are properly processed for the item in question.