How To Fix ARBERP_MAP121 - AN invoice &1: credit memos without items are not allowed in Customizing

ARBERP_MAP121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 121

• Message text: AN invoice &1: credit memos without items are not allowed in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The Ariba Network invoice is a header-level credit memo that has no
invoice items. These invoices can only be parked and revised manually.
However, parking of invoices has not been activated.

System Response

The system cannot process the invoice.

How to fix this error?

You can activate parking of invoices in Customizing for Business Network
Integration under <ZK>Integration with the Ariba Network ->
Application-Specific Settings -> Define Application-Specific Mapping
Settings -> Define Mapping Settings for Invoices -> Incoming Invoice:
Enter Control Parameters for Log. Invoice Verification</>. Here, you
have to set the <ZK>Invoice Processing Indicator </>to <ZK>Park Invoice
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP121 - AN invoice &1: credit memos without items are not allowed in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP121 indicates that there is an issue with the processing of an invoice or credit memo in the system. Specifically, the error states that "credit memos without items are not allowed in Customizing." This typically occurs when a credit memo is being created or processed without any associated line items, which is not permitted according to the system's configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Line Items: The credit memo being processed does not have any line items associated with it. This can happen if the credit memo was created incorrectly or if there was an error during the data entry process.
  Customizing Settings: The system's configuration (Customizing settings) may not allow credit memos without items. This is a common setting in many SAP systems to ensure that all financial documents have corresponding line items for proper accounting and reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Credit Memo Details: Review the credit memo to ensure that it has the