How To Fix SAPLWSII040 - Incoming invoice for PO has been posted --> goods receipt still possible

SAPLWSII040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSII - SAP Retail Store: Incoming Invoice

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Incoming invoice for PO has been posted --> goods receipt still possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSII040 - Incoming invoice for PO has been posted --> goods receipt still possible ?

  The SAP error message "SAPLWSII040 Incoming invoice for PO has been posted --> goods receipt still possible" typically indicates that an invoice has been posted for a purchase order (PO), but the system is still allowing for a goods receipt (GR) to be processed against that PO. This situation can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invoice Posting Before GR: The invoice was posted before the goods receipt was completed. In standard SAP processes, the goods receipt should ideally be posted before the invoice to ensure that the inventory is updated correctly.
  
  
  GR-Based Invoice Verification: If the PO is set up for GR-based invoice verification, the system allows for the invoice to be posted even if the GR has not been completed. This is a feature of the system to allow flexibility in processing.
  
  
  PO Configuration: The configuration of the purchase