IW215 - Purchase order item &2 &3 of order &1 still without final billing indic.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Purchase order item &2 &3 of order &1 still without final billing indic.

What causes this issue?

An invoice receipt is still expected for order &V1&.

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?

Note that after the completion of the order, an invoice receipt can no
longer be posted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW215 - Purchase order item &2 &3 of order &1 still without final billing indic. ?

  The SAP error message IW215 indicates that there is a purchase order item associated with a maintenance order that has not yet been marked for final billing. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders and their related purchase orders in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message IW215 is triggered when:
  
  A purchase order item linked to a maintenance order has not been set to "final billing" status.
  There may be outstanding invoices or billing documents that need to be processed before the final billing can be completed.
  The purchase order item may not have been fully delivered or invoiced, which is a prerequisite for marking it as final.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME23N (Display Purchase Order) and enter the purchase order number to check the status of the items.
  Ensure that all items have been delivered and invoiced.
  
  
  
  Review Invoices:
  
  Check if there are any outstanding invoices related to the purchase order. You can use transaction codes like MIR4 (Display Invoice Document) to review the invoices.
  
  
  
  Final Billing:
  
  If all items have been delivered and invoiced, you can mark the purchase order item for final billing. This can typically be done in the purchase order screen by changing the status of the item.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance:
  
  If you are unsure about the billing process or if there are discrepancies, consult with your finance or procurement team to ensure that all necessary steps have been taken.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MIR4: Display Invoice Document
  IW32: Change Order (for maintenance orders)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This error is typically related to the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) and MM (Materials Management) modules.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify purchase orders and maintenance orders.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW215 error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.