How To Fix VF066 - No goods issue has been posted for the delivery.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 066

• Message text: No goods issue has been posted for the delivery.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF066 - No goods issue has been posted for the delivery. ?

  The SAP error message VF066 ("No goods issue has been posted for the delivery") typically occurs when you attempt to create an invoice for a delivery that has not yet had its goods issue posted. This is a common scenario in the logistics and sales processes within SAP, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  
  Goods Issue Not Posted: The primary cause of this error is that the goods issue for the delivery has not been executed. In SAP, a goods issue must be posted to indicate that the goods have been physically shipped to the customer.
  Delivery Status: The delivery may still be in a status that does not allow for invoicing, such as "Not Delivered" or "Partially Delivered."
  Document Flow: There may be issues in the document flow where the delivery is not linked correctly to the sales order or invoice.
  Incomplete Delivery: If the delivery is incomplete or has not been fully processed, it may prevent the creation of an invoice.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VF066 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Status:
  
  Go to the delivery document in SAP (transaction code VL03N) and check its status. Ensure that the delivery is complete and ready for invoicing.
  
  
  
  Post Goods Issue:
  
  If the goods issue has not been posted, you need to do so. Use transaction code VL02N to change the delivery and post the goods issue. This will update the inventory and allow for invoicing.
  
  
  
  Review Document Flow:
  
  Check the document flow to ensure that the delivery is correctly linked to the sales order. You can do this in the sales order (transaction code VA03) or delivery document.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Look for any errors or warnings in the delivery document that may prevent the goods issue from being posted. Resolve any issues found.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Invoicing:
  
  After posting the goods issue, go back to the transaction for creating the invoice (transaction code VF01) and attempt to create the invoice again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL03N: Display Delivery
  VL02N: Change Delivery
  VF01: Create Invoice
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post goods issues and create invoices.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Refer to SAP training materials or documentation for further understanding of the sales and distribution processes, particularly around deliveries and invoicing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VF066 error and successfully create the invoice for the delivery.