How To Fix VL636 - Goods receipt for this inbound delivery is already posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Goods receipt for this inbound delivery is already posted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL636 - Goods receipt for this inbound delivery is already posted ?

  The SAP error message VL636 indicates that a goods receipt for a specific inbound delivery has already been posted. This typically occurs when an attempt is made to post a goods receipt for an inbound delivery that has already been processed, leading to a duplicate entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Posting: The most common cause is that the goods receipt for the inbound delivery has already been completed, either by the same user or by another user.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or miscommunication can lead to the system not recognizing that a goods receipt has already been posted.
  Incorrect Document Reference: Attempting to post a goods receipt against the wrong inbound delivery number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Goods Receipts: 
  
  Use transaction code MB03 to view the existing goods receipt document for the inbound delivery. Confirm that the goods receipt has indeed been posted.
  You can also check the inbound delivery status using transaction code VL33N to see if it