How To Fix ME647 - A blocked invoice (&1/&2) still exists

ME647 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 647

• Message text: A blocked invoice (&1/&2) still exists

What causes this issue?

A blocked invoice <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>/<(>&<)>V2<(>&<)> still exists.

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?

Before the indicator for GR-based invoice verification can be
cancelled, the invoice <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>/<(>&<)>V2& must be released
using the Invoice Verification release transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME647 - A blocked invoice (&1/&2) still exists ?

  The SAP error message ME647 indicates that there is a blocked invoice associated with a purchase order (PO) that is preventing further processing. This typically occurs in the context of invoice verification in the Materials Management (MM) module. The message format usually includes the purchase order number and the invoice number, which are represented by placeholders (&1 and &2).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Blocked Invoice: The invoice is blocked for payment due to discrepancies between the invoice and the purchase order or goods receipt.
  Incomplete Invoice Verification: The invoice may not have been fully processed or may have errors that need to be resolved.
  Account Assignment Issues: There may be issues with the account assignment or cost center associated with the invoice.
  Goods Receipt Not Posted: If the goods receipt for the purchase order has not been posted or is incomplete, it can lead to invoice blocking.
  Price Variance: If the invoice