How To Fix WP605 - Goods receipt for purchase order &: qty not sufficient for cancellation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Goods receipt for purchase order &: qty not sufficient for cancellation

What causes this issue?

The reversal goods movement could not be posted, as not enough stock
of the material exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP605 - Goods receipt for purchase order &: qty not sufficient for cancellation ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WP605 - Goods receipt for purchase order & : qty not sufficient for cancellation
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to cancel (reverse) a goods receipt (GR) for a purchase order (PO), but the system finds that the quantity available for cancellation is insufficient. In other words, the quantity you are attempting to cancel exceeds the quantity that was originally posted or is currently available for reversal.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The goods receipt has already been partially or fully canceled.  
  The quantity you are trying to cancel is greater than the quantity that was received.  
  Subsequent transactions (like goods issue, invoice receipt, or transfer postings) have reduced the quantity available for cancellation.  
  The stock related to the GR has been consumed or moved, so the system cannot reverse the original GR quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Quantity Available for Cancellation:  
  
  Use transaction MB03 (Display Material Document) to view the original goods receipt document and verify the quantity posted.  
  Use MB51 or MB5T to check subsequent movements related to the material and PO.
  
  
  
  Check for Subsequent Movements:  
  
  Verify if the material has been issued to production, transferred, or consumed. If so, you cannot cancel the GR directly.  
  If the stock has been consumed, you may need to reverse or adjust those subsequent movements first.
  
  
  
  Partial Cancellation:  
  
  If you only want to cancel part of the GR, ensure the quantity you enter for cancellation does not exceed the quantity available for reversal.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction for Cancellation:  
  
  Use MIGO with the "Cancel" option and enter the correct material document number and quantity.  
  Ensure you select the correct movement type (usually 102 for GR cancellation).
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order History:  
  
  Use ME23N to check the PO history tab and confirm the quantities received and canceled.
  
  
  
  If Stock is Blocked or Quality Inspection:  
  
  Sometimes stock in quality inspection or blocked stock cannot be canceled directly. Check stock status with MB52 or MMBE.
  
  
  
  Consult with Inventory or Warehouse Team:  
  
  If stock has been moved physically, coordinate with warehouse to understand the current stock situation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MIGO – Goods Movement (for posting and cancellation)  
  MB03 – Display Material Document  
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order  
  MB51 – Material Document List  
  MB5T – Stock in Transit  
  MMBE – Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Movement Types:  
  
  101 – Goods Receipt  
  102 – Goods Receipt Cancellation  
  201 – Goods Issue to Production  
  261 – Goods Issue for Order
  
  
  
  Notes:  
  
  Always ensure that the stock is available and not consumed before attempting cancellation.  
  If the stock has been consumed, you may need to reverse the consumption first before canceling the GR.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific PO number and material document, I can help you analyze the situation further.