How To Fix /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT061 - Delivery &1: Invoice not yet created; goods issue not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Delivery &1: Invoice not yet created; goods issue not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT061 - Delivery &1: Invoice not yet created; goods issue not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT061 indicates that a goods issue cannot be processed for a delivery because the corresponding invoice has not yet been created. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes within SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM).
  Cause:
  
  Invoice Not Created: The primary reason for this error is that the invoice for the delivery has not been generated. In SAP, certain processes require that an invoice be created before goods can be issued.
  Delivery Status: The delivery may be in a status that does not allow for goods issues, such as being incomplete or not fully processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent goods issues from being processed without an invoice.
  Document Flow: The document flow may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies between the delivery and the invoice.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create the Invoice: The most straightforward solution is to create the invoice for the delivery. Once the invoice is created, you should be able to proceed with the goods issue.
  Check Delivery Status: Verify the status of the delivery. Ensure that it is complete and ready for goods movement. If there are any issues with the delivery, resolve them first.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to goods movements and invoicing. Ensure that the settings allow for goods issues to occur without an invoice if that is the desired process.
  Document Flow Check: Review the document flow for the delivery and ensure that all necessary documents are in place and correctly linked. This may involve checking the related sales order, delivery, and invoice documents.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), VF01 (Create Billing Document), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to manage deliveries and invoices.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on goods movements and invoicing processes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the goods issue has the necessary authorizations to create invoices and process goods movements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the goods issue for the delivery.