How To Fix ARBERP_MAP169 - AN invoice &1 is a header-level credit memo and will be parked

ARBERP_MAP169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 169

• Message text: AN invoice &1 is a header-level credit memo and will be parked

What causes this issue?

The Ariba Network invoice is a header-level credit memo (cXML: operation
'creditMemo'). The invoice will be parked in SAP S/4HANA.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The invoice has to be completed manually in Logistics Invoice
Verification

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP169 - AN invoice &1 is a header-level credit memo and will be parked ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP169 indicates that the system has encountered a header-level credit memo that is being parked. This typically occurs in the context of accounts receivable and invoice processing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Header-Level Credit Memo: The error suggests that the invoice in question is classified as a header-level credit memo. This means that the credit memo is not associated with specific line items but rather applies to the entire invoice.
  Parking of Documents: In SAP, documents can be parked for various reasons, including validation issues, missing information, or system settings that require further review before posting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how credit memos are processed, which could lead to this error if not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Credit Memo: Check the details of the credit memo to ensure that it is correctly configured and