How To Fix ARBERP_MAP801 - Purchase order item type &1 not supported w/ SAP Ariba Invoice Management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP - Message class for package ARBERP1_MAPPINGS_CMN

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Purchase order item type &1 not supported w/ SAP Ariba Invoice Management

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

What causes this issue?

You are trying to send a purchase order with items of type &V1& to the
Ariba Network. This is not supported in combination with SAP Ariba
Invoice Management.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to use SAP Ariba Invoice Management, you can
deactivate the transfer of related data in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.ARBERP_V_PO_CUST>Define Mapping Settings for Purchase Orders
</>.

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_MAP801 - Purchase order item type &1 not supported w/ SAP Ariba Invoice Management ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP801 indicates that a specific purchase order item type is not supported in the context of SAP Ariba Invoice Management. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process an invoice for a purchase order item type that is not configured to work with Ariba.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Item Type: The purchase order (PO) item type being referenced is not recognized or supported by the SAP Ariba Invoice Management system. This could be due to the item type being custom or not included in the standard configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the integration settings between SAP ERP and SAP Ariba, leading to the system not recognizing certain item types.
  Version Compatibility: The version of SAP Ariba being used may not support certain item types that are available in the SAP ERP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the purchase order item types in both SAP ERP and SAP Ariba. Ensure that the item types you are trying to process are supported by Ariba.
  Update Integration Settings: If the item type is valid but not recognized, check the integration settings between SAP ERP and SAP Ariba. Ensure that the mapping of item types is correctly set up.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP Ariba documentation for a list of supported item types and any specific configuration requirements.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your system administrator for assistance. They may provide insights into whether the item type can be added or if there are alternative solutions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Ariba Documentation: Review the official SAP Ariba documentation for details on supported item types and integration guidelines.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  System Logs: Check system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the item types are supported, you should be able to resolve the ARBERP_MAP801 error.