Direct Procurement with Inbound Delivery (Process Code: 2TX)
Overview
Direct Procurement with Inbound Delivery (2TX) refers to a scenario where
goods are procured from a vendor, and an inbound delivery document is
created for better logistics tracking, especially useful in warehouse or
transportation planning.
Business Process Flow
PR → PO → Inbound Delivery → Goods Receipt → Invoice → Payment
1. Create Purchase Order
2. Create Inbound Delivery
3. Monitor inbound delivery in warehouse
4. Post Goods Receipt with reference to inbound delivery
5. Invoice Verification
6. Vendor Payment
Key T-Codes
Process T-Code
Create Purchase Order ME21N
Display PO ME23N
Create Inbound Delivery VL31N
Display Inbound Delivery VL33N
Goods Receipt for Inbound Del. MIGO
Invoice Verification MIRO
Monitor Deliveries (Warehouse) VL06I
Navigation Path
• Create Inbound Delivery:
Logistics → Logistics Execution → Inbound Process → Goods Receipt
→ For Purchasing Document → Create Inbound Delivery
• Goods Receipt:
Logistics → MM → Inventory Management → Goods Movement →
MIGO
Important Tables
Table Description
EKKO PO Header
EKPO PO Item
LIKP Inbound Delivery Header
LIPS Inbound Delivery Item
MKPF GR Document Header
MSEG GR Document Item
RBKP Invoice Header
RSEG Invoice Item
Configuration Points (SPRO)
• Assign Delivery Type to PO Type:
SPRO → Logistics Execution → Shipping → Deliveries → Define
Delivery Types
• Activate Inbound Delivery Split:
SPRO → Logistics Execution → Shipping → Deliveries → Inbound
Delivery Split
Real-Time Business Scenario
Scenario: XYZ Pvt Ltd orders electronic components from a vendor. The
warehouse needs advance notification of incoming deliveries to prepare storage
space.
1. A PO is created for the components.
2. Vendor sends an inbound delivery notification (VL31N).
3. Warehouse monitors inbound delivery and prepares.
4. When goods arrive, GR is posted with reference to the inbound delivery.
5. Invoice and payment are processed normally.
Step-by-Step Example
1. ME21N – Create PO for material with delivery dates
2. VL31N – Create inbound delivery against PO
3. VL06I – Monitor pending deliveries
4. MIGO – Post GR using inbound delivery number
5. MIRO – Post invoice from vendor
6. F110 – Execute payment run
Common Errors & Solutions
Error Solution
"No delivery document found" Ensure PO line has delivery creation profile
"Inbound delivery not found" Use correct delivery type and assign to PO
"GR blocked due to quantity Check delivery quantity and adjust
mismatch" PO/inbound delivery
Integration with Other Modules
Module Role in Process
LE Inbound delivery creation and monitoring
WM Bin placement for inbound delivery
FI Invoice, payment
CO Cost assignment
Best Practices
• Always use delivery monitor (VL06I) for tracking deliveries.
• Set up output types to automatically send inbound delivery documents.
• Use GR based IV to control invoicing only after goods are physically
received.
• Link PO item to delivery schedule for planning.
