How To Fix PAB038 - No goods receipt can be posted for this supplier

PAB038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAB - JIT calls

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No goods receipt can be posted for this supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAB038 - No goods receipt can be posted for this supplier ?

  The SAP error message PAB038, which states "No goods receipt can be posted for this supplier," typically occurs when there are issues related to the vendor or supplier configuration, purchase order status, or the goods receipt process itself. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Vendor Blocked: The supplier may be blocked for purchasing transactions. This can happen if the vendor is marked as inactive or if there are issues with their financial status.
  
  
  Purchase Order Issues: The purchase order (PO) may not be in a status that allows for goods receipt posting. For example, the PO might be closed, or the delivery date may have passed.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material associated with the goods receipt may not be set up correctly in the material master data, or it may not be assigned to the vendor.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent goods