Procurement
What is Goods Receipt (GR)?
The goods movement recording receipt of goods from a supplier or production, increasing stock.
GR for purchase order uses movement type 101 and credits the GR/IR account. It can post to unrestricted, quality inspection, or blocked stock. GR is a key step in three-way matching.
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Related terms
Purchase Order
A formal request to a supplier to deliver goods or services under specified conditions.
GR/IR Clearing Account
A clearing account that holds the value between goods receipt and invoice receipt for purchase orders.
Three-Way Match
Validating that purchase order, goods receipt, and invoice agree on quantities and prices before payment.
Goods Movement
A physical or logical stock change, such as receipt, issue, or transfer, recorded in SAP with a movement type.
Movement Type
A three-digit key that classifies a goods movement, for example 101 goods receipt or 261 goods issue to order.
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