How To Fix ARBERP_MAP183 - Invoice item &1: ext. delivery note or delivery item reference missing

ARBERP_MAP183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Invoice item &1: ext. delivery note or delivery item reference missing

What causes this issue?

The invoice item references a purchase order item with service-based
invoicing. In this scenario, the reference to the service entry sheet
and to the service entry sheet item are required and are expected in
the cXML InvoiceDetailRequest message. However, these references are
missing and could not be mapped.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the cXML data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP183 - Invoice item &1: ext. delivery note or delivery item reference missing ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP183 indicates that there is a missing external delivery note or delivery item reference for a specific invoice item. This error typically occurs during the invoice verification process when the system expects a reference to a delivery note or delivery item that is not present.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The invoice item is expected to have a reference to a delivery note or delivery item, but this reference is either missing or not correctly linked.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, where the delivery note or item reference was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  Integration Issues: If the invoice is being processed in conjunction with other systems (e.g., logistics or sales), there may be integration issues that prevent the correct data from being transferred.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle the specific scenario correctly, leading to missing references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice