How To Fix SE650 - Combination of GR/IR control not allowed for external services

SE650 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Combination of GR/IR control not allowed for external services

What causes this issue?

The combination "Valuated goods receipt without goods-receipt-based
invoice verification" is not allowed for an external service item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE650 - Combination of GR/IR control not allowed for external services ?

  The SAP error message SE650, which states "Combination of GR/IR control not allowed for external services," typically occurs in the context of Goods Receipt (GR) and Invoice Receipt (IR) processes, particularly when dealing with external services in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a configuration or data issue related to the handling of GR/IR accounts for service-related procurement.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Service Procurement Configuration: The error often arises when the system is configured to expect a Goods Receipt for materials but is instead processing a service. In SAP, services are typically not subject to the same GR/IR control as physical goods.
  
  
  Account Assignment: The account assignment for the service might not be set up correctly. For example, if the service is linked to a cost center or internal order, the system may not allow a GR/IR entry.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the service may not be configured to allow