How To Fix M8447 - Invoicing plan: No message was found for partner &1/company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 447

• Message text: Invoicing plan: No message was found for partner &1/company code &2

This text similar to message M8 444 and M8 443

What causes this issue?

You are using an invoicing plan to invoice deliveries and services of
business partner &V2& in company code &V1&. For the information of the
supplier, a document is to be created using the message determination
function.

System Response

If no message record was found for a partner because of the message
control settings, meaning that no output message can be created, no
invoice documents are created.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for Invoice Verification, check that the data for message
determination has been maintained in such a way that an output message
can be created for the suppliers in the invoice document.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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If you want to settle without creating a document using message
determination, you can switch off this message in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8447 - Invoicing plan: No message was found for partner &1/company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message M8447, which states "Invoicing plan: No message was found for partner &1/company code &2," typically occurs in the context of invoicing plans and billing documents. This error indicates that the system could not find a relevant message for the specified partner (customer or vendor) and company code in the invoicing plan.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that there is no message type configured for the specified partner and company code in the invoicing plan settings.
  Incorrect Partner or Company Code: The partner or company code specified in the invoicing plan may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Invoicing Plan Not Properly Defined: The invoicing plan itself may not be properly defined or may be missing necessary details.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required message configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (Message Control).
  Check the message type for the invoicing plan (usually related to billing documents).
  Ensure that the message type is correctly configured for the relevant partner and company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner and Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the partner (customer/vendor) and company code are correctly defined in the invoicing plan.
  Check if the partner exists in the master data and is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Invoicing Plan Settings:
  
  Navigate to the invoicing plan settings and ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly.
  Check if the invoicing plan is active and properly linked to the relevant billing documents.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the invoicing plan and related message configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring invoicing plans and message types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the invoicing plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE for message control configuration.
  VF01 for creating billing documents.
  VA01 for creating sales orders (if applicable).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.