How To Fix NAA251 - Supplier billing document &1 is open (not released for Accounting)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Supplier billing document &1 is open (not released for Accounting)

What causes this issue?

Supplier billing document &V1& is open (rebate arrangement &V2&).
A supplier billing document is open if it has not yet been transferred
to Financial Accounting (see status field in the document header).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Read the documentation.
You may have to release the supplier billing documents concerned to
Financial Accounting.

Procedure for System Administrators

The condition record concerned has the internal number &V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA251 - Supplier billing document &1 is open (not released for Accounting) ?

  The SAP error message NAA251 indicates that a supplier billing document is currently open and has not been released for accounting. This typically occurs in the context of the Accounts Payable module, where a supplier invoice or billing document is created but not yet processed for payment or accounting entries.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Processing: The supplier billing document may not have been fully processed or completed. This could be due to missing information or required approvals.
  Status of Document: The document might be in a status that prevents it from being released, such as being in a draft state or awaiting further action.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to release the document for accounting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the document from being released.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the supplier billing document in the system. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the document is complete.
  Release the Document: If the document is complete, attempt to manually release it for accounting. This can usually be done through the transaction code related to invoice processing (e.g., MIRO, FB60).
  Review Workflow: If the document is part of a workflow, check if it is pending approval or if there are any bottlenecks in the workflow process.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to release the document has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for supplier billing documents are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to supplier billing include MIRO (Invoice Verification), FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), and MRBR (Release Blocked Invoices).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed processes on invoice verification and supplier billing to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.