How To Fix WP617 - GR check for delivery &: no previous goods receipts posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 617

• Message text: GR check for delivery &: no previous goods receipts posted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP617 - GR check for delivery &: no previous goods receipts posted ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP617 - GR check for delivery &: no previous goods receipts posted
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post a subsequent goods movement (such as a goods issue or invoice receipt) for a delivery, but the system cannot find any prior goods receipt (GR) posted against that delivery. Essentially, the system expects that a goods receipt has already been posted for the delivery, but none exists.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to post an invoice receipt or goods issue referencing a delivery for which no goods receipt has been recorded.
  Trying to perform a return delivery or subsequent movement that requires a prior GR.
  The delivery document is incomplete or the goods receipt was never posted or was reversed.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP logistics and MM (Materials Management), the goods receipt (GR) is a key step confirming that the goods have been physically received and recorded in the system. Many subsequent processes depend on the GR being posted first.
  If you try to post an invoice receipt or other document that references the delivery, SAP checks if a GR exists. If not, it throws this error to prevent inconsistent inventory or accounting postings.
  
  How to Solve:
  
  
  Check if Goods Receipt was posted:
  
  Go to transaction VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  Enter the delivery number and check the document flow.
  Verify if a goods receipt document exists for this delivery.
  
  
  
  Post the Goods Receipt if missing:
  
  Use transaction MIGO or VL02N to post the goods receipt for the delivery.
  Ensure the correct quantity and materials are posted.
  
  
  
  If GR was posted but reversed:
  
  Check if the GR was reversed by mistake.
  If so, either repost the GR or adjust subsequent documents accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check document flow and references:
  
  Sometimes the invoice or other document references the wrong delivery.
  Verify that the delivery number is correct and corresponds to the goods receipt.
  
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:
  
  If the system shows no GR but you believe one was posted, check for inconsistencies or database issues.
  Run report MB51 or MB5T to check material documents related to the delivery.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery (to post GR)
  VL03N - Display Outbound Delivery
  MIGO - Goods Movement (to post GR)
  MIRO - Invoice Receipt (posting invoice referencing delivery)
  MB51 - Material Document List (to check posted GRs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to delivery and goods receipt inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Business Process:
  
  Ensure that the process flow is followed: Delivery ? Goods Receipt ? Invoice Receipt.
  Posting an invoice without a GR is generally not allowed unless configured otherwise.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No goods receipt posted for the delivery.
  
  
  Effect
  Subsequent postings referencing delivery fail.
  
  
  Solution
  Post the missing goods receipt for the delivery.
  
  
  Check
  Delivery document flow, material documents, transaction MIGO/VL02N.
  
  
  
  
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