How To Fix ARBERP_MAP170 - AN invoice &1 is a header-level invoice and will be parked

ARBERP_MAP170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 170

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

What causes this issue?

The Ariba Network invoice is a header-level invoice that does not
contain any invoice items. 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_MAP170 - AN invoice &1 is a header-level invoice and will be parked ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP170 indicates that the invoice you are trying to process is a header-level invoice, which means it is not associated with any line items. This typically occurs in the context of accounts receivable or invoice processing in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Header-Level Invoice: The invoice is defined at the header level without any associated line items. This can happen if the invoice was created incorrectly or if there is a configuration issue in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to only allow item-level invoices, and the header-level invoice does not meet the required criteria for processing.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during the data entry process, leading to the creation of an invoice without line items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice Details: Review the invoice to ensure that it has the necessary line items. If it is indeed a header-level invoice, consider whether it should be converted to an