How To Fix ARBERP_MAP157 - AN invoice &1: items without PO reference not allowed in Cust.

ARBERP_MAP157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 157

• Message text: AN invoice &1: items without PO reference not allowed in Cust.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP157 - AN invoice &1: items without PO reference not allowed in Cust. ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP157 indicates that there are items in an invoice that do not have a corresponding Purchase Order (PO) reference, and this is not allowed for the customer in question. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is configured to require a PO reference for all invoice items, particularly in the context of accounts receivable and billing processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The customer master data may be configured to require a PO reference for all invoices. This is often set in the customer account settings under the billing or invoicing tab.
  Invoice Creation: The invoice being processed includes line items that were not linked to any purchase order, which violates the configuration rules for that customer.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during the invoice creation process, where items were added without the necessary PO references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Review the customer master data settings to