How To Fix M8821 - Invoice not created. Freight order contains several carriers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Invoice not created. Freight order contains several carriers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8821 - Invoice not created. Freight order contains several carriers ?

  The SAP error message M8821, which states "Invoice not created. Freight order contains several carriers," typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to create an invoice for a freight order because the order involves multiple carriers, which complicates the invoicing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Carriers: The freight order is associated with more than one carrier, and the system does not support creating a single invoice for multiple carriers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for the handling of multiple carriers in a single invoice.
  Incomplete Data: The freight order may lack necessary data or configurations that are required for invoicing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Separate Invoices: If the freight order involves multiple carriers, consider creating separate invoices for each carrier. This may involve splitting the freight order into multiple orders, each associated with a single carrier.
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