Article 19 - Post Goods Issue For Customer Deliveries

Article 19 - Post Goods Issue For Customer Deliveries


Article 19: How do I post Goods Issue for customer deliveries?

What is Goods Issue for deliveries?

Goods Issue for customer deliveries is the final step in the sales process where you confirm that goods have been physically shipped to the customer[8]. This is also called Post Goods Issue (PGI).

How to post Goods Issue for deliveries:

Method 1: Using VL02N (Individual Delivery)

  1. Enter transaction VL02N
  2. Enter delivery number
  3. Press ENTER to display delivery details
  4. Enter picked quantities in the "Deliv. Qty" field
  5. Verify plant and storage location
  6. Click "Post Goods Issue" button
  7. Confirm the posting

Method 2: Using VL09 (Mass Processing)

  1. Enter transaction VL09
  2. Enter delivery number or use selection criteria
  3. Press execute to display deliveries
  4. Select deliveries to process
  5. Click "Post Goods Issue" for all selected

What information is required?

Before posting PGI, ensure:

  • Delivery document is created and saved
  • Picking has been completed
  • Actual shipped quantities are confirmed
  • Loading is complete and truck/container is ready to leave

What happens after posting PGI?

Stock Updates:

  • Finished goods stock decreases in shipping plant
  • Customer stock increases if consignment
  • Available stock updates for MRP planning

Document Creation:

  • Material document created for inventory movement[2]
  • Accounting document created for revenue recognition[2]
  • Goods issue slip can be printed automatically

Financial Impact:

  • Revenue recognition triggered in sales accounting
  • Cost of goods sold posted to P&L
  • Inventory value reduced by shipped amount

What if I need to reverse goods issue?

Use Transaction VL09:

  1. Enter the delivery number
  2. Select the delivery line
  3. Click "Reverse" button
  4. Confirm the reversal

When can goods issue be reversed?

  • Before billing the customer
  • Before physical goods leave the premises
  • Within the same posting period (usually)



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