How To Fix M8_2708 - No valid items relevant for differential invoicing exist

M8_2708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 708

• Message text: No valid items relevant for differential invoicing exist

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post a provisional invoice, differential invoice, or
final invoice, but the invoice does not contain a purchase order item
relevant for differential invoicing.

You are trying to post a provisional invoice, differential invoice, or
final invoice, but the invoice does not contain a purchase order item
relevant for differential invoicing.

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?

Make sure that at least one purchase order item that is relevant for
differential invoicing exists in the invoice and is selected.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2708 - No valid items relevant for differential invoicing exist ?

  The SAP error message M8_2708 ("No valid items relevant for differential invoicing exist") typically occurs in the context of differential invoicing, which is a process used in SAP to handle billing for goods that have been delivered but not yet invoiced. This error indicates that the system could not find any items that meet the criteria for differential invoicing.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Relevant Delivery Items: There may be no delivery items that are eligible for differential invoicing. This can happen if all items have already been invoiced or if there are no items in the delivery that meet the criteria for differential invoicing.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Status: The status of the delivery or billing document may not allow for differential invoicing. For example, if the delivery is already fully billed, it will not have any items left for differential invoicing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up