How To Fix FMCJ077 - Enter an invoice reference

FMCJ077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCJ - IS-PS: Messages for Cash Desk Subsidiary Ledger

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Enter an invoice reference

What causes this issue?

You are posting a payment to a subledger account with a payment
transaction without a special G/L indicator. This is only permitted if
you enter a reference document in the invoice reference field.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a reference document in the invoice reference field or select a
payment transaction with a special G/L indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMCJ077 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCJ077, which states "Enter an invoice reference," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with invoice processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires an invoice reference number to proceed with the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Invoice Reference: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered an invoice reference number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require an invoice reference, but the user is attempting to execute a transaction that does not align with the expected input.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require an invoice reference for certain types of transactions, and these settings may not be correctly aligned with the user's actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Invoice Reference: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid invoice reference number in the designated field. This reference should