How To Fix IDFISK055 - Reference invoice number &1 does not exist for customer &2

IDFISK055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFISK -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Reference invoice number &1 does not exist for customer &2

What causes this issue?

You entered a supplier invoice that does not exist in the system.

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 valid supplier number.

You can customize the type of this message in the <LS>Manage Your
Solution</> app, under <LS>Configure Your Solution -> Finance ->
Localization -> General Settings -> Change Message Control</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IDFISK055 - Details

• The SAP error message IDFISK055 indicates that the system cannot find a reference invoice number for a specified customer. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to process a payment, create a credit memo, or perform other activities that require referencing an existing invoice.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Invoice: The invoice number you are trying to reference does not exist in the system for the specified customer.
  Incorrect Customer: The invoice may exist, but it is associated with a different customer than the one you are referencing.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the invoice number or customer ID entered.
  Document Deletion: The invoice may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for reference.
  Incorrect Posting Period: The invoice might belong to a different posting period that is not currently open for transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Invoice Number: Double-check the invoice number you are entering to ensure it is