How To Fix M8378 - Use Logistics Invoice Verification for purchase orders for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Use Logistics Invoice Verification for purchase orders for plant &1

<LS>&CAUSE&</>
You are using conventional <LS>Invoice Verification</> to post
invoices. The <DS:GLOS.3526B6D3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material ledger
</> is also active at the same time.
You can only use the functions in the material ledger if you post
invoices in <LS>Logistics Invoice Verification</>.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8378 - Use Logistics Invoice Verification for purchase orders for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message M8378 indicates that there is an issue with the invoice verification process for a purchase order related to a specific plant. This error typically arises when an attempt is made to process an invoice for a purchase order that is not set up to allow for invoice verification in the Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV) module.
  Cause:
  The error message M8378 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Purchase Order Type: The purchase order may not be configured to allow for invoice verification.
  Plant Configuration: The plant associated with the purchase order may not be set up correctly for invoice verification.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the purchase order may not support invoice verification.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for Logistics Invoice Verification may not be completed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8378 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Type:
  
  Verify that the purchase order type is appropriate for invoice verification. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) under the Purchasing section.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant associated with the purchase order is correctly configured for invoice verification. This includes checking the settings in the plant master data.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type used for the purchase order. Ensure that it is set up to allow for invoice verification.
  
  
  
  Logistics Invoice Verification Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the necessary settings for Logistics Invoice Verification are completed. This includes checking the configuration for the relevant purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the invoice verification process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and MIRO (Logistics Invoice Verification) to manage purchase orders and invoices.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed guidance on configuring Logistics Invoice Verification and managing purchase orders.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the invoice verification has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Materials Management (MM) module for further assistance.