How To Fix M8_2711 - Setting is not permitted for differential invoicing

M8_2711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Setting is not permitted for differential invoicing

What causes this issue?

The <ZH><LS>Planned Delivery Costs</></> setting is not permitted for
differential invoicing.

System Response

The setting is automatically reset to <ZH><LS>Goods/Service Items</></>.

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_2711 - Details

• The SAP error message M8_2711, which states "Setting is not permitted for differential invoicing," typically occurs in the context of materials management and invoicing processes. This error is related to the configuration settings for differential invoicing in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings for differential invoicing may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve settings in the purchasing or invoicing configuration that do not allow for differential invoicing to be used.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the invoice may not support differential invoicing. Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent differential invoicing from being applied.
  
  
  Vendor or Material Master Settings: The vendor or material master records may have settings that do not allow for differential invoicing. This could include settings related to pricing or invoicing that are incompatible with differential invoicing.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may