How To Fix ME711 - No item found for invoice verification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 711

• Message text: No item found for invoice verification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME711 - No item found for invoice verification ?

  The SAP error message ME711 ("No item found for invoice verification") typically occurs during the invoice verification process in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a corresponding purchase order item for the invoice being processed. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Purchase Order (PO) Reference: The invoice may not be linked to a valid purchase order or the PO number entered is incorrect.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category of the purchase order may not be compatible with invoice verification.
  PO Item Not Received: The items on the purchase order may not have been received or may have been fully invoiced already.
  Invoice Already Posted: The invoice might have already been posted, and the system does not allow duplicate postings.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the invoice may not be set up correctly for invoice verification.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the invoice entry, such as incorrect amounts or dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Purchase Order: Check if the purchase order exists and is correctly referenced in the invoice. Ensure that the PO number is entered correctly.
  Check Item Status: Ensure that the items on the purchase order have been received and are open for invoicing. You can check the status of the PO in transaction ME23N.
  Review Item Categories: Ensure that the item categories in the purchase order are appropriate for invoice verification.
  Check for Previous Invoices: Verify if the invoice has already been posted. You can check this in transaction MIR4 (Display Invoice Document).
  Correct Document Type: Ensure that the document type used for the invoice is configured correctly in the system for invoice verification.
  Re-enter Invoice: If there are data entry errors, re-enter the invoice with the correct details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MIR4: Display Invoice Document
  MIR7: Park Invoice
  MIR2: Change Invoice Document
  
  
  Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SPRO for invoice verification and ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform invoice verification.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.