A Quick Look at Goods Receipt in SAP:

What is Goods Receipt in SAP?

Goods Receipt (GR) marks the moment when returned goods physically arrive at a warehouse and are recorded in the SAP system. It’s a key step in inventory and returns management.

Definition & Use

Goods receipt is posted after a basic inspection confirms the returned items. At this point, SAP ECC reflects the receipt with an inventory posting, and SAP APO is notified of the update.

If the actual received quantities differ from what was originally posted, a posting change is triggered automatically, and the system logs this in the document flow of the returns delivery.

Key Functions:

• Records physical receipt of returned goods
• Enables rejection of an entire load, if necessary
• Triggers inventory and system updates in SAP ECC and APO
• Supports transparency with a detailed document trail

Important Note

Posting into non-valuated blocked returns stock limits certain workflows. Specifically, it does not support two-step stock transfers between plants—important to know for inter-warehouse logistics.

Integration Insight

Goods receipt integrates tightly across SAP modules to maintain synchronized inventory data, enabling accurate reporting, replenishment planning, and compliance.