How To Fix SAFM_EOPO118 - Expenditure order does not have a corresponding FI invoice

SAFM_EOPO118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Expenditure order does not have a corresponding FI invoice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO118 - Expenditure order does not have a corresponding FI invoice ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO118 indicates that there is an issue with an expenditure order in the system, specifically that it does not have a corresponding Financial Accounting (FI) invoice. This error typically arises in the context of project systems or internal orders where costs are being tracked and need to be settled or posted to financial accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Invoice: The expenditure order has been created, but there is no associated FI invoice that reflects the costs incurred.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not be configured to allow for the posting of invoices.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing the posting of the invoice.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect order numbers or missing information.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between the project system and financial accounting modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Invoices: Verify if there is an invoice