How To Fix MEPO868 - Differential invoicing is not possible for item category &1

MEPO868 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Differential invoicing is not possible for item category &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To be able to set differential invoicing as relevant, you need to use an
item of the category <ZH>Standard</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO868 - Differential invoicing is not possible for item category &1 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO868, which states "Differential invoicing is not possible for item category &1," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and invoicing processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system does not allow differential invoicing for the specified item category in the purchase order or contract.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Item Category Restrictions: The item category specified in the purchase order or contract does not support differential invoicing. Certain item categories are configured in SAP to either allow or disallow differential invoicing.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not permit differential invoicing for the specific item category being used.
  Document Type: The document type associated with the purchase order or invoice may not be compatible with differential invoicing.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the purchase order or invoice that prevents the system from processing the differential invoice.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve