How To Fix O1104 - For items without invoice receipt, enter fees = 0 unless internal.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 104

• Message text: For items without invoice receipt, enter fees = 0 unless internal.

What causes this issue?

The <GL:fee>fee</> posting routine defined for the exchange is external
(1); fees associated with exchange-related purchasing must therefore be
invoiced to the exchange partner. However, the related purchasing
document does not involve invoice receipts.

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?

Ensure the invoice receipt indicator on the purchase contract/ order
has been set or use an <GL:exchange agreement>exchange agreement</>
with internal fee postings. Fee posting routines for the exchange are
defined in Customizing for the <GL:exchange type>exchange type</> and
can only be modified during the creation of the exchange header.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1104 - For items without invoice receipt, enter fees = 0 unless internal. ?

  The SAP error message O1104 typically occurs in the context of invoice verification or when processing purchase orders that involve items without an invoice receipt. This error indicates that for items that do not have an associated invoice receipt, the system requires that the fees (or additional costs) be set to zero unless the item is marked as internal.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Invoice Receipt: The item in question does not have an associated invoice receipt, which is necessary for processing the invoice.
  Incorrect Fee Entry: Fees or additional costs have been entered for items that do not have an invoice receipt, which violates the business rules set in the system.
  Internal vs. External Items: The system differentiates between internal items (which may have different processing rules) and external items. If an item is not marked as internal, it cannot have fees associated with it unless there is an invoice receipt.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O1104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Invoice Receipts: Ensure that there is an invoice receipt for the items in question. If not, you may need to create one or adjust the purchase order accordingly.
  
  
  Set Fees to Zero: If the item does not have an invoice receipt and is not marked as internal, set the fees to zero. This can usually be done in the invoice verification screen or the purchase order screen.
  
  
  Mark as Internal: If the item should be treated as internal, ensure that it is correctly marked as such in the system. This may involve checking the item master data or the purchase order details.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in SAP related to invoice verification and item processing. There may be specific rules or settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling invoice verification and related error messages.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIRO (Invoice Verification) and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to navigate and troubleshoot effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to invoices and purchase orders, as restrictions may prevent you from resolving the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the O1104 error and proceed with your invoice processing in SAP.