How To Fix O1895 - Exchange assignment is only possible for GI, item & is a GR.

O1895 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Exchange assignment is only possible for GI, item & is a GR.

What causes this issue?

Using the exchange assignment, you assign a delivery item to a purchase
order item. The delivery item has to belong to a goods issue movement
type. You can't carry out the exchange assignment for this item,
because it has a goods receipt movement type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1895 - Exchange assignment is only possible for GI, item & is a GR. ?

  The SAP error message O1895 indicates that there is an issue with the exchange assignment process in the context of goods movements. Specifically, the message states that the exchange assignment is only possible for a Goods Issue (GI) and that the item in question is a Goods Receipt (GR). This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an exchange assignment for a material that is currently in a GR status, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The error arises when you attempt to perform an exchange assignment on a Goods Receipt (GR) document instead of a Goods Issue (GI) document.
  Process Misunderstanding: Users may not fully understand the process flow and requirements for exchange assignments, leading to attempts to perform the action in the wrong context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that you are working with a Goods Issue (GI) document. If you are trying to exchange a material, you need to