How To Fix ARBERP_MAP198 - AN invoice &1: PO reference missing or invalid; complete manually

ARBERP_MAP198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 198

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP198 - AN invoice &1: PO reference missing or invalid; complete manually ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP198 indicates that there is an issue with an invoice where the Purchase Order (PO) reference is either missing or invalid. This error typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Accounts Payable module of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing PO Reference: The invoice being processed does not have a corresponding Purchase Order reference. This can happen if the invoice was created without linking it to a PO.
  Invalid PO Reference: The PO reference provided in the invoice may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted or closed.
  Incorrect PO Number Format: The format of the PO number entered may not match the expected format in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the PO number entered in the invoice.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PO Reference: Verify that the PO number referenced in the invoice is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking