What is partial cancellation of goods receipt in SAP IS-A-GR - Goods Receipt Process?

SAP Term: partial cancellation of goods receipt

• Component: IS-A-GR

• Component Name: Goods Receipt Process

• Description: Inverse posting of any partial quantity for which goods receipt was posted. As far as material documents are concerned, there is no relationship between a partial cancellation and the previous goods receipt posting. This means that partial cancellations - unlike "normal" cancellations of goods receipts - do not clearly refer to a previous material document.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Partial cancellation of goods receipt is a process in the SAP IS-A-GR Goods Receipt component that allows users to partially cancel a goods receipt. This means that only a portion of the goods receipt can be cancelled, while the remaining portion remains valid. This process is useful when goods are received in incorrect quantities or when goods are damaged and need to be returned. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the partial cancellation of goods receipt process, users must first select the goods receipt document they wish to partially cancel. Then, they must enter the quantity of goods they wish to cancel and select the “Partial Cancellation” option. Finally, they must enter a reason for the partial cancellation and submit the document for approval. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the partial cancellation of goods receipt process, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered correctly. This includes entering the correct quantity of goods to be cancelled and providing an accurate reason for the partial cancellation. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all documents are approved before any changes are made. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on partial cancellation of goods receipt, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on IS-A-GR Goods Receipt Process. Additionally, users can contact their local SAP support team for further assistance with this process.