How To Fix /SAPPSPRO/USCHK005 - Goods receipt for &1/&2 should not be posted because of status &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPSPRO/USCHK -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Goods receipt for &1/&2 should not be posted because of status &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPSPRO/USCHK005 - Goods receipt for &1/&2 should not be posted because of status &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPSPRO/USCHK005 indicates that a goods receipt (GR) cannot be posted for a specific material and document due to its current status. The message typically includes placeholders for the material number (&1), document number (&2), and the status (&3 and &4), which provide context for the error.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Document Status: The document associated with the goods receipt may be in a status that does not allow further postings. For example, it could be completed, canceled, or in a blocked state.
  Material Status: The material itself may have a status that prevents further transactions, such as being marked as blocked or inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain types of postings based on the status of the document or material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Review the status of the document associated with the goods receipt. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MB03 for displaying material documents) and checking the document's status.
  If the document is completed or canceled, you may need to reverse the document or create a new one, depending on your business process.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material in question. You can check this in the material master (transaction MM03).
  If the material is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may be affecting the posting of goods receipts. This may include checking the movement types, document types, or any custom validations that have been implemented.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the error message. This can provide insights into common scenarios and resolutions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB01: Goods Receipt for Purchase Order
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to post the goods receipt has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.