How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES173 - Follow-up documents must be cancelled first to allow Late GR reversal.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Follow-up documents must be cancelled first to allow Late GR reversal.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES173 - Follow-up documents must be cancelled first to allow Late GR reversal. ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES173 indicates that there are follow-up documents related to a Goods Receipt (GR) that must be canceled before you can perform a late GR reversal. This situation typically arises in the context of inventory management and procurement processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to reverse a late Goods Receipt (GR) but there are dependent documents (such as invoices, transfer postings, or other follow-up documents) that are linked to the original GR. SAP enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that all related transactions are properly accounted for.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Follow-Up Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List) to find the follow-up documents associated with the GR you are trying to reverse.
  Check for any invoices, transfer postings, or other related documents that may be linked to the original GR.
  
  
  
  Cancel Follow-Up Documents:
  
  For invoices, you may need to reverse the invoice using transaction code MIRO (Invoice Verification) or FB08 (Reverse Document).
  For transfer postings, you can use transaction code MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) or MB1B (Transfer Posting) to reverse those entries.
  Ensure that all related documents are canceled or reversed.
  
  
  
  Perform Late GR Reversal:
  
  Once all follow-up documents have been canceled, you can proceed with the late GR reversal using transaction code MIGO (Goods Movement) and select the appropriate option for reversing the GR.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MB51: Material Document List
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  FB08: Reverse Document
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on handling goods movements and invoice verifications.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and cancel documents in the system.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to identify or cancel the follow-up documents, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform the late GR reversal.