Overview
Goods Issue to Production is the process of issuing raw materials / components from inventory to a Production Order or Process Order. This reduces warehouse stock and increases the consumption cost on the order.
Prerequisites
- Production Order / Process Order is created and Released
- Components are maintained in the order (from BOM)
- Sufficient stock is available in the issuing storage location
- Authorization for transaction MIGO
Step-by-Step Process (Manual Goods Issue)
1
Enter Transaction Code
Go to transaction MIGO and press Enter.
2
Select Action and Reference
- Action: Select A07 – Goods Issue
- Reference: Select R08 – Order (Production/Process Order)
- Enter the Production Order / Process Order number
- Press Enter
3
Review Proposed Components
The system proposes all components from the order that are not yet fully issued:
- Material
- Requirement Quantity
- Plant and Storage Location
- Movement Type (usually 261)
- Batch (if batch managed)
4
Check and Adjust Data
- Verify or change the Quantity to be issued
- Check Storage Location
- Enter Batch number if required
- You can uncheck items that you do not want to issue now
5
Post the Goods Issue
Click the Post button (or press Ctrl + S).
The system creates a Material Document and reduces the stock. The components are now consumed on the Production Order.
Quick Process Flow
MIGO → A07 Goods Issue + R08 Order → Enter Order Number → Check Qty / Storage Location → Post
Important Movement Types
| Movement Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 261 | Goods Issue for Production Order (most common) |
| 262 | Reverse of Goods Issue for Order |
| 261 + Special Stock | Issue from special stock (e.g., consignment, project) |
Backflush vs Manual Goods Issue
| Method | Description | When Used |
|---|---|---|
| Manual GI | User posts GI using MIGO | When backflush is not active |
| Backflush | System automatically posts GI during confirmation | When backflush indicator is set in material master / routing |
Related Transaction Codes
| T-Code | Description |
|---|---|
| MIGO | Goods Movement (Goods Issue) |
| MB1A | Goods Issue (Classic transaction) |
| MB51 | Material Document List |
| MBST | Cancel Material Document |
| CO02 / COR2 | Change Production / Process Order |
| COOIS / COOISPI | Order Information System |
| MMBE | Stock Overview |
| COGI | Reprocess failed automatic goods movements |
Important:
- Movement Type 261 is the standard for Goods Issue to Production Order.
- If backflush is active, you normally do not need to post manual GI.
- Failed automatic goods issues during confirmation appear in COGI.
- You can reverse a Goods Issue using Movement Type 262 or by cancelling the material document (MBST).
Helpful Tips
- Always check stock in MMBE before posting Goods Issue.
- You can issue partial quantities – remaining quantity stays open on the order.
- For batch-managed materials, enter the correct batch number.
- After posting, check the order component list to see updated issued quantities.
- Use MB51 to see the material document history.