How To Fix PAB_DIMP040 - The goods receipt can only take place for suppliers in the control cycle

PAB_DIMP040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAB_DIMP - Previous PAB Messages and DIMP-Specific Kanban Calls

• Message number: 040

• Message text: The goods receipt can only take place for suppliers in the control cycle

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post a goods receipt to a supplier that is different
from the standard supplier in the control cycle. This is not allowed in
the control cycle because of the replenishment strategy.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the replenishment strategy in the control cycle so that it also
allows the goods receipt for a supplier that is different from the
standard supplier in the control cycle.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAB_DIMP040 - The goods receipt can only take place for suppliers in the control cycle ?

  The SAP error message PAB_DIMP040 indicates that a goods receipt (GR) cannot be processed for a supplier that is not part of the control cycle in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of inventory management and procurement.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Supplier Not in Control Cycle: The supplier from whom you are trying to receive goods is not included in the control cycle defined in the system. Control cycles are used in SAP to manage the procurement process, especially in repetitive manufacturing or vendor-managed inventory scenarios.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or vendor master data that prevent the goods receipt from being processed.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the goods receipt may not be compatible with the supplier or the control cycle settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Control Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the control