How To Fix ARBERP_MAP174 - AN invoice &1: PO item ref. in item &2 missing or invalid; invoice parked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 174

• Message text: AN invoice &1: PO item ref. in item &2 missing or invalid; invoice parked

What causes this issue?

The Ariba Network invoice item has no reference to an SAP S/4HANA
purchase order item, or the reference is invalid (for example the item
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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP174 - AN invoice &1: PO item ref. in item &2 missing or invalid; invoice parked ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP174 indicates that there is an issue with the invoice processing related to a purchase order (PO) item reference. Specifically, it states that the invoice you are trying to process has a missing or invalid reference to a PO item, which is causing the invoice to be parked (i.e., not processed further until the issue is resolved).
  Cause:
  
  Missing PO Reference: The invoice item does not have a corresponding purchase order item reference.
  Invalid PO Reference: The PO item reference provided in the invoice does not match any existing PO items in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the invoice or PO data.
  PO Item Status: The referenced PO item may be closed, canceled, or otherwise not available for invoicing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the invoice verification process in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PO Reference: Verify that the PO item reference in the invoice matches an existing and valid PO item. Ensure that the item number is correct.
  Review PO Status: Check the status of the referenced PO item to ensure it is open and available for invoicing.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are any typographical errors in the invoice or PO data, correct them and try processing the invoice again.
  Consult with Procurement: If the PO item is missing or invalid, consult with the procurement department to ensure that the PO is correctly created and that the items are available for invoicing.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for invoice verification in SAP to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like MIRO (for invoice verification) to re-enter the invoice details after corrections.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for invoice verification processes and best practices.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to process invoices and access the relevant purchase orders.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or data, conduct testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARBERP_MAP174 error and successfully process the invoice.