SAP MIGO Goods Receipt Checklist (Free, PDF)

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Before opening MIGO

Physical delivery matches the delivery note: vendor, part number and quantityCRITICALPurchase order number found on the delivery note or packing slipCRITICALPurchase order is released and not blocked or deleted (ME23N status check)CRITICALPackaging is undamaged, damage noted on the carrier documentSpecial handling needs checked: hazardous, temperature, serial or batch controlledQuality inspection requirement known for the material (inspection type in material master)

Header and reference data in MIGO

Action set to Goods Receipt and reference document set to Purchase OrderCRITICALPurchase order number entered and the item list loadedCRITICALDocument date set to the delivery note date, posting date to the actual receipt dateCRITICALDelivery note number entered in the header text field for traceabilityBill of lading or reference field filled if your invoice team matches on itCorrect movement type shown, normally 101 for stock or consumable receiptCRITICAL

Posting and verification

Check function in MIGO run with no error messagesCRITICALItem OK checkbox set on each line being postedCRITICALPost executed and the material document number notedCRITICALGoods receipt slip or label printed if the process uses oneAccounting document visible in the document display, GR/IR creditedStock check in MMBE or MB52 shows the quantity in the expected stock typePurchase order history in ME23N shows the receipt

Exceptions and corrections

Wrong quantity or item: cancel with the cancellation action referencing the material documentCRITICALDamaged goods: post to blocked stock or return delivery 122 instead of unrestricted stockGoods without a PO: stop and ask purchasing, do not use 501 unless policy allowsTolerance block: ask the buyer to change the PO tolerance, do not force the quantityCRITICALInvoice already posted: tell accounts payable before any cancellationCRITICALQuality rejection logged in the inspection lot with usage decision recorded

Tick each step you completed. A receipt is safe to post when every critical item is ticked. Non critical items raise the quality of your inventory data.

Receiving process review

Walk through your goods receipt configuration with an SAP consultant: tolerances, stock types and batch rules. Optional.

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How to use the checklist

Print it for the receiving dock or keep it on a tablet. Work top to bottom for each delivery. Items marked critical are the ones that cause financial or stock errors if skipped, so the score only reaches full when all of them are done. Export the completed checklist as PDF when you need evidence of a controlled receiving process for an audit or a supplier dispute.

What the posting does

A standard goods receipt against a PO posts movement type 101. Quantity increases in the stock category you selected. For valuated materials, inventory is debited and the GR/IR clearing account is credited at the PO price. The invoice later debits GR/IR, and any price difference goes to the price difference account. If either side is missing, the GR/IR balance shows it, which is why an accurate receipt is a finance control and not only a warehouse task.

Quantity and value posting happen together for valuated stock
Posting date decides the accounting period, so month end timing matters
Delivery completed stops open quantity on the PO from staying in MRP

Worked example

A delivery of 500 pieces of a batch managed fastener arrives against a PO line for 450 with 10 percent over delivery tolerance. MIGO accepts 495 at most. The receiver enters 450 and a separate call to purchasing resolves the extra 50: either the buyer raises the line to 500 or the extra goods are returned. Forcing 500 by editing tolerances without buyer consent creates a receipt that cannot be matched cleanly with the invoice.

Common mistakes

Leaving the posting date as today when goods arrived before month end shifts liability into the wrong period. Receiving into unrestricted stock when the material requires inspection bypasses quality. Posting a partial delivery with the delivery completed flag set closes the open quantity and hides the remainder. And cancelling a receipt after the invoice was posted leaves the payables team with an unmatched invoice. Use the exceptions group in the checklist before reaching for cancellation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIGO in SAP?

MIGO is the combined transaction for goods movements: goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting, return delivery and cancellation. It replaced older transactions such as MB01, MB1A and MB1B. In S/4HANA there are also Fiori apps for the same postings, but MIGO still works for most teams.

Why does MIGO say the quantity exceeds the tolerance?

The PO item has an over delivery tolerance and the quantity entered is higher than the ordered quantity plus that tolerance. Check the Delivery tab in ME23N. Either reduce the receipt, or ask the buyer to change the PO or its tolerance. Do not change tolerances in the material or vendor master to get around it.

How do I cancel a goods receipt in MIGO?

Choose the Cancellation action, reference the original material document, select the items and post. This creates a reversal with movement type 102 for a standard receipt. It only works if stock is still available and the document is not blocked by later postings such as consumption.

Which date should I use as posting date?

Use the date goods were physically received, unless the accounting period is closed. The document date should be the date on the vendor delivery note. The posting date decides the period for inventory and GR/IR, so wrong values distort month end accruals.

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