How To Fix MEPO870 - Differential invoicing is not possible

MEPO870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Differential invoicing is not possible

What causes this issue?

In certain special cases, differential invoicing is <ZH>not</> intended
to be used. For more information, see SAP note 1584025 (section on <LS>
setting a purchase order (PO) item as relevant for differential
invoicing</>).
As soon as one of the conditions named in SAP note 1584025 applies, you
can no longer set the <LS>Differential Invoicing</> checkbox to <ZH>
Relevant</>.

System Response

The <LS>Differential Invoicing</> indicator remains set to <ZH>Not
Relevant</>.

How to fix this error?

To be able to set differential invoicing as <ZH>Relevant</>, you first
need to change all applicable conditions accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO870 - Differential invoicing is not possible ?

  The SAP error message MEPO870, which states "Differential invoicing is not possible," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and invoicing processes, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and invoices that involve differential invoicing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent Document Types: The document types used for the purchase order and the invoice may not be compatible with differential invoicing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration for differential invoicing may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the purchase order or invoice that prevents the system from processing the differential invoice.
  Invoice Type: The invoice type being used may not support differential invoicing.
  Purchase Order Status: The status of the purchase order may not allow for differential invoicing (e.g., if the order is already fully invoiced).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEPO870 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Document Types: Ensure