Goods receipt (SAP Business One)

Part of the warehouse management in SAP Business One. A term used in inventory management to describe a physical inward movement of goods or materials.
SAP Business One distinguishes between the following types of goods receipt

Goods receipt with reference to a an order
Goods receipt with reference to a production order
Other goods receipts without reference

A goods receipt is a Purchase receipt in SAP Business One, which was developed in connection with Stock items is used. It documents the delivery of ordered goods and is usually issued with the current date created.

Document chain and relationships

Part of the Document chain in purchasing
Follows the an order and goes to the incoming invoice ahead
Can be used with Goods return enquiries and returns be connected
Optionally refers to a production order
A goods receipt can:
- "Pushed" from an order become
- "Pulled" from an existing goods receipt become
the an order is the base document for the goods receipt, which is entered in the "Remarks" is noted.

Functions and editing

An incoming invoice for stock items without a previous goods receipt generates a Information message.
On Added goods receipt can no longer be changed or deleted. This is indicated by a security prompt.
Undoing is only possible with a Counterfoil (return) or a Cancellation voucher possible.
If the goods receipt is cancelled without being added, the Order in "open" status.

Effects on warehouse and accounting

The goods receipt generates Postings in the warehouse and in accounting, The administration of these is carried out by the Versino Financial Suite significantly simplified. more information
serial numbers- or batch allocation is required to finalise the goods receipt.
Enables the Management of serial number articles on receipt.

Status and storage locations

After adding, the Order closed and is no longer available for further processing.
Storage bins can be used in the incoming goods department to organise storage.

Document abbreviation

Goods receipt (purchase order): EL
Goods receipt (production): SI

The goods receipt is a central document in the purchasing process that ensures the proper recording and processing of goods receipts and has a direct impact on stock levels and accounting.

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