How To Fix SAPLWSPO172 - Goods Receipt or Goods Return for Purchase Order &1 is already completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSPO - SAP Retail Store: Purchase Order

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Goods Receipt or Goods Return for Purchase Order &1 is already completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSPO172 - Goods Receipt or Goods Return for Purchase Order &1 is already completed ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSPO172 indicates that a Goods Receipt (GR) or Goods Return for a specific Purchase Order (PO) has already been completed. This typically means that the system has detected that the transaction you are trying to perform cannot be executed because the goods receipt process for that particular PO has already been finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the user is attempting to post a goods receipt or return for a purchase order that has already been processed.
  Status of the Purchase Order: The purchase order may have been fully received, and no further goods receipts can be posted against it.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent further postings once a GR is completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Purchase Order:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME23N (Display Purchase Order) and check the status of the PO. If it shows that the GR is completed, you cannot post another GR for that order.
  
  
  
  Review Previous Transactions:
  
  Check if there was a previous goods receipt or return posted for the same PO. You can do this by reviewing the material document history using transaction code MB03 (Display Material Document).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you believe that a GR should still be possible, consult with your team or the person responsible for the procurement process. They may have insights into why the GR is marked as completed.
  
  
  
  Create a New Purchase Order:
  
  If you need to receive additional goods, consider creating a new purchase order for the additional items instead of trying to post against the completed one.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs frequently and seems incorrect, it may be worth checking with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MIGO: Goods Movement (for posting GRs)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on goods receipt processes and error handling.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for posting goods receipts and understand the implications of completing a GR.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue or understand why the error is occurring. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.