How To Fix M8_2012 - Enter an invoicing party

M8_2012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter an invoicing party

What causes this issue?

The assignment criteria of the invoice are "Delivery Note", "Bill of
Lading" or "Supplier". With these reference document categories, the
invoicing party has to be entered in the document explicitly, as the
invoice is relevant for prepayment. The selection supplier is not
automatically copied to the invoicing party.

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?

Enter an invoicing party on the "Detail" tab page in the invoice header.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2012 - Enter an invoicing party ?

  The SAP error message M8_2012, which states "Enter an invoicing party," typically occurs in the context of invoice processing or when creating a billing document in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires an invoicing party to be specified, which is essential for the proper processing of invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Invoicing Party: The invoicing party field is not filled in the document you are trying to create or process. This field is crucial as it identifies the entity responsible for the invoice.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require the invoicing party to be filled in certain transactions.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the invoicing party or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Invoicing Party: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., creating a billing document or invoice).
  Locate the field for the invoicing party and enter the appropriate value. This could be a customer