How To Fix CMM_MM013 - Purchase order item is not relevant for differential invoicing

CMM_MM013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_MM -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Purchase order item is not relevant for differential invoicing

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Differential Invoicing </>indicator in the details of purchase
order item defines the subsequent process in invoice verification and is
set to <LS>Not Relevant</>.

System Response

If differential invoicing is set to <LS>Not Relevant</> In the purchase
order item, the system cannot anticipate the final invoice amount.

How to fix this error?

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

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 CMM_MM013 - Purchase order item is not relevant for differential invoicing ?

  The SAP error message CMM_MM013, which states "Purchase order item is not relevant for differential invoicing," typically occurs in the context of invoice verification and processing in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the purchase order (PO) item you are trying to process does not meet the criteria for differential invoicing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  PO Item Type: The purchase order item may not be set up for differential invoicing. Differential invoicing is typically used for specific types of items, such as those that are subject to price changes or adjustments.
  Invoice Type: The invoice type being used may not support differential invoicing. For example, standard invoices may not allow for differential processing.
  PO Status: The status of the purchase order item may not allow for differential invoicing. If the item has already been fully invoiced or if it is marked as completed, it may not be