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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 receipts from being posted for specific suppliers.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the goods receipt may not be valid for the supplier.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status: Verify the status of the vendor in the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03). Ensure that the vendor is not blocked for purchasing.
  
  
  Review Purchase Order: Check the status of the purchase order (transaction code ME23N). Ensure that it is open and that the delivery date is valid. If the PO is closed, you may need to create a new one.
  
  
  Validate Material Master: Ensure that the material is correctly set up in the material master (transaction code MM03). Check if the vendor is assigned to the material and that the purchasing data is correct.
  
  
  Check Document Type: Review the document type settings in the configuration to ensure that there are no restrictions for the supplier.
  
  
  Plant and Storage Location: Verify that the plant and storage location are correctly configured and that they are valid for the supplier.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), XK03 (Display Vendor), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error PAB038 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post goods receipts for the specified supplier.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PAB038 error in SAP.