How To Fix APPL_MM_IV_WORKFLOW005 - Invoice was not found in invoice headers table.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_IV_WORKFLOW -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invoice was not found in invoice headers table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_WORKFLOW005 - Invoice was not found in invoice headers table. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_WORKFLOW005: Invoice was not found in invoice headers table typically occurs in the context of the Invoice Verification (IV) process in SAP Materials Management (MM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find the invoice in the invoice headers table (usually the table RBKP).
  Causes:
  
  Invoice Not Posted: The invoice may not have been posted successfully, or it may have been deleted after posting.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the invoice headers table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the invoice.
  Workflow Issues: If the invoice is part of a workflow, there may be issues with the workflow configuration or execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Invoice Posting: Verify if the invoice has been posted correctly. You can do