How To Fix ARBERP_MAP173 - AN invoice &1: PO reference missing or invalid; invoice parked

ARBERP_MAP173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 173

• Message text: AN invoice &1: PO reference missing or invalid; invoice parked

What causes this issue?

The Ariba Network invoice has no reference to a SAP S/4HANA purchase
order or the reference is invalid (for example the specified purchase
order does not exist). 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_MAP173 - AN invoice &1: PO reference missing or invalid; invoice parked ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP173 indicates that there is an issue with an invoice that has been parked due to a missing or invalid Purchase Order (PO) reference. This error typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Accounts Payable module when the system cannot find a valid PO associated with the invoice.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing PO Reference: The invoice does not have a PO reference, which is required for the invoice verification process.
  Invalid PO Reference: The PO reference provided in the invoice may be incorrect, such as a typo or a reference to a PO that does not exist in the system.
  PO Status: The PO might be closed or not in a status that allows for further invoicing.
  Document Type: The document type of the invoice may not be compatible with the PO reference.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the proper linkage between the invoice