How To Fix ME721 - No provision for invoice receipt in the case of stock transport orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 721

• Message text: No provision for invoice receipt in the case of stock transport orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME721 - No provision for invoice receipt in the case of stock transport orders ?

  The SAP error message ME721 ("No provision for invoice receipt in the case of stock transport orders") typically occurs when you attempt to create an invoice receipt for a stock transport order (STO) in a scenario where the system does not allow it. This can happen due to various reasons related to the configuration of the stock transport order process or the specific settings in your SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  STO Configuration: The stock transport order may not be configured to allow invoice receipts. This can happen if the STO is set up as a stock transfer without a corresponding invoice receipt process.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the stock transport order may not be configured to allow invoice receipts.
  Goods Movement Type: The goods movement type used in the stock transport order may not support invoice receipts.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment for the stock transport order may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with invoice processing.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be correctly maintained for the specific scenario of stock transport orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for stock transport orders in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for invoice receipts.
  
  Transaction codes like OMJ1 (for stock transport order settings) and OMJ2 (for document types) can be useful.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type used for the stock transport order is configured to allow invoice receipts. You can check this in the configuration settings for purchasing documents.
  
  
  Verify Movement Type: Check the movement type associated with the stock transport order. Ensure that it is set up to allow for invoice receipts.
  
  
  Account Assignment: Ensure that the account assignment for the stock transport order is correctly set up. This includes checking the relevant settings in the purchasing info record and the material master.
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Verify that the vendor master data is correctly maintained, especially the purchasing organization and the relevant purchasing info records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring stock transport orders and invoice receipts.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) for managing stock transport orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ME721 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME721 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.