How To Fix ME714 - No invoice expected for item & of purchasing document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 714

• Message text: No invoice expected for item & of purchasing document &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME714 - No invoice expected for item & of purchasing document & ?

  The SAP error message ME714 ("No invoice expected for item & of purchasing document &") typically occurs in the context of the invoice verification process in SAP Materials Management (MM). This error indicates that the system does not expect an invoice for a specific item in a purchasing document (like a purchase order). Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Item Category: The item category of the purchase order line item may not be set up to allow for invoice verification. For example, certain item categories (like services or stock transport orders) may not expect an invoice.
  
  
  Goods Receipt Not Posted: If a goods receipt has not been posted for the item, the system may not expect an invoice for that item.
  
  
  Invoice Block: The purchase order item may be blocked for invoicing due to various reasons, such as a mismatch in quantities or prices.
  
  
  No Invoice Indicator: The purchase order item may have been flagged with a "No Invoice" indicator, which explicitly tells the system not to expect an invoice for that item.
  
  
  Contract or Framework Agreement: If the item is linked to a contract or framework agreement, the system may not expect an invoice until certain conditions are met.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Item Category: Review the item category of the purchase order line item. Ensure that it is set up to allow for invoice verification.
  
  
  Post Goods Receipt: If a goods receipt has not been posted, do so. This is often a prerequisite for invoicing.
  
  
  Review Purchase Order: Check the purchase order for any flags or indicators that may prevent invoicing. Look for the "No Invoice" indicator and remove it if necessary.
  
  
  Check Invoice Block Reasons: Investigate if there are any blocks on the invoice. This can be done by checking the purchase order history or the invoice verification logs.
  
  
  Consult with Procurement: If the item is part of a contract or framework agreement, consult with the procurement team to ensure that all conditions for invoicing are met.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to create or modify purchase orders.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to understand why the system is generating this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform invoice verification.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further assistance.