How To Fix M8_2706 - Reference document category is not permitted for differential invoicing

M8_2706 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Reference document category is not permitted for differential invoicing

What causes this issue?

Only the following reference document categories are permitted for
differential invoicing:
<LS>Purchase order/scheduling agreement</>
<LS>Delivery note</>
<LS>Supplier</>
Other reference document categories (such as bill of lading, service
entry sheet, transportation service provider, or outbound delivery) are
not permitted for differential invoicing.

System Response

If you select a reference document category that is not permitted, the
system automatically resets the setting to <LS>Purchase Order/Scheduling
Agreement</>.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8_2706 - Details

• The SAP error message M8_2706, which states "Reference document category is not permitted for differential invoicing," typically occurs in the context of differential invoicing in SAP. This error indicates that the document category being used is not compatible with the differential invoicing process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Document Category: The document category specified in the invoice does not support differential invoicing. Differential invoicing is typically used for specific types of transactions, and not all document categories are allowed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to allow the use of the specified document category for differential invoicing.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the document categories that can be used for differential invoicing.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category: Verify the document category being used in the invoice. Ensure