How To Fix 4F187 - Excise Invoice is not yet posted in the supplying plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Excise Invoice is not yet posted in the supplying plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F187 - Excise Invoice is not yet posted in the supplying plant ?

  The SAP error message 4F187 indicates that an excise invoice has not yet been posted in the supplying plant. This error typically arises in the context of excise duty management, particularly in industries such as manufacturing and distribution where excise duties are applicable.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Excise Invoice Not Created: The excise invoice for the goods being processed has not been created or posted in the system.
  Incorrect Document Flow: There may be an issue with the document flow where the excise invoice is expected but not found.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the excise duty settings or the related master data.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect plant codes or material numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Excise Invoice Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., J1IIN for excise invoice creation) and check if the excise invoice has been created for the supplying plant.
  If it has not been created, you will need to create and post the excise invoice.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Flow:
  
  Ensure that the document flow is correct and that all necessary documents have been posted in the correct sequence.
  Check if the goods movement or delivery has been properly linked to the excise invoice.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for excise duties in the SAP system. Ensure that the excise duty types and related settings are correctly configured for the supplying plant.
  Verify that the material master data is set up correctly for excise processing.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  J1IIN: Excise Invoice Creation
  J1IEX: Excise Invoice Cancellation
  J1ID: Excise Invoice Display
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation related to excise duty management for detailed guidance on configuration and processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and post excise invoices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.