How To Fix MV005 - GR/IR indicator & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MV - Messages for Transfer of Partly Open Purchase Orders

• Message number: 005

• Message text: GR/IR indicator & not allowed

What causes this issue?

Only the following values are allowed for the field MBEPOI-WEREF, which
controls the logic in compiling the GR/IR clearing account:
'1': Compile GR/IR clearing account according to 'GR before RE' logic
'2': Compile GR/IR clearing account according to 'IR before GR' logic
'3': Compile GR/IR clearing account with IR clearing values

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MV005 - GR/IR indicator & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MV005, which states "GR/IR indicator & not allowed," typically occurs in the context of Goods Receipt (GR) and Invoice Receipt (IR) processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the GR/IR account configuration or the settings related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  GR/IR Indicator Not Set: The GR/IR indicator may not be set correctly for the material or the purchasing document.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the material or service may not allow for GR/IR postings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the GR/IR account in the system may not be aligned with the transaction type or the material type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on GR/IR postings.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up to allow GR/IR postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master settings to ensure that the GR/IR indicator is correctly set. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and checking the accounting view.
  Review Purchasing Document: Check the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order) to ensure that the GR/IR indicator is correctly set and that the account assignment is appropriate.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the GR/IR account in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that the account is correctly defined for the relevant transaction types.
  Document Type Settings: Check the document type settings in the configuration to ensure that they allow for GR/IR postings.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), and OBYC (Automatic Postings) to check relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to MV005 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on GR/IR processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MV005 error in your SAP system.