How To Fix INV055 - Status of bill document header must be 'completed'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INV - Check for Bill Receipt

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Status of bill document header must be 'completed'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INV055 - Status of bill document header must be 'completed' ?

  The SAP error message INV055, which states "Status of bill document header must be 'completed'," typically occurs in the context of billing documents, particularly when trying to process or post a billing document that is not in the correct status. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Billing Document: The billing document you are trying to process is not in the 'completed' status. This could be due to missing information or steps in the billing process.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status such as 'created', 'in process', or 'blocked', which prevents further actions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate the status flow of billing documents, and these may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: 
  
  Navigate to the billing document in question and check its status. You can do this through transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document).
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