How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE099 - Invoice &1 is neither pro-forma invoice nor standard invoice

GTCN_MESSAGE099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Invoice &1 is neither pro-forma invoice nor standard invoice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE099 - Invoice &1 is neither pro-forma invoice nor standard invoice ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE099 indicates that the invoice you are trying to process is neither a pro-forma invoice nor a standard invoice. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules, where specific invoice types are expected for certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Invoice Type: The invoice you are trying to process does not match the expected types (pro-forma or standard). This could happen if the invoice was created with an incorrect type or if it was modified improperly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define which invoice types are valid for certain processes. If these settings are not aligned with the invoice being processed, the error can occur.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during invoice creation can lead to the invoice being classified incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice Type: Verify the type of the invoice you