How To Fix M8189 - Bill of lading allocation is only defined for delivery cost invoices

M8189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Bill of lading allocation is only defined for delivery cost invoices

What causes this issue?

You have entered a bill of lading, but have not selected the <LS>Planned
delivery costs</> field.
<LS>Bill of lading </> allocation is only defined for invoices for
delivery costs.

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?

If you are entering an invoice for delivery costs, select the field
<LS>Planned delivery costs</>.
Otherwise delete the bill of lading you have entered and enter another
allocation criterium.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8189 - Details

• The SAP error message M8189, which states "Bill of lading allocation is only defined for delivery cost invoices," typically occurs in the context of logistics and invoicing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of a bill of lading to an invoice that is not classified as a delivery cost invoice.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Invoice Type: The invoice you are trying to process is not recognized as a delivery cost invoice. This can happen if the invoice type is set incorrectly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow bill of lading allocations for the type of invoice you are working with.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the invoice or delivery document that prevents the system from recognizing it as a delivery cost invoice.
  Document Flow Issues: The document flow may not be properly established, leading to inconsistencies