How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE216 - Posting is not allowed; a vendor invoice must be selected for endorsement

BOE_MESSAGE216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Posting is not allowed; a vendor invoice must be selected for endorsement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE216 - Posting is not allowed; a vendor invoice must be selected for endorsement ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE216, which states "Posting is not allowed; a vendor invoice must be selected for endorsement," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One (SAP B1) system when trying to process a vendor invoice endorsement or payment without having a valid vendor invoice selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Vendor Invoice Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user is attempting to post a transaction (like an endorsement or payment) without having a vendor invoice selected in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not be appropriate for the action being taken.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the selected document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP B1 system that restrict posting without a valid invoice.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Vendor Invoice: Ensure that you have selected a valid vendor invoice before attempting to post