How To Fix IVE_E_INVOICE048 - Item type code &1 not allowed for header type code &2

IVE_E_INVOICE048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IVE_E_INVOICE - Message class for IVE_E invoice services

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Item type code &1 not allowed for header type code &2

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IVE_E_INVOICE048 - Details

• The SAP error message IVE_E_INVOICE048 indicates that there is a mismatch between the item type code and the header type code in an invoice processing scenario. This error typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or invoice verification processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the item type code specified in the invoice does not correspond to the allowed item types for the specified header type code. Each header type in SAP has specific item types that are permissible, and if an invalid combination is used, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Header Type Code: Identify the header type code that is being used in the invoice. This could be a specific invoice type such as standard invoice, credit memo, etc.
  
  
  Verify Item Type Code: Look at the item type code that is being used in the invoice. Ensure that it is valid