How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1055 - No period indicators allowed for partial invoice retention amounts

/SAPPCE/DPCM1055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No period indicators allowed for partial invoice retention amounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1055 - No period indicators allowed for partial invoice retention amounts ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1055 No period indicators allowed for partial invoice retention amounts typically occurs in the context of project management and billing processes, particularly when dealing with partial invoices and retention amounts in SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when there is an attempt to process a partial invoice that includes retention amounts with period indicators. In SAP, retention amounts are often used in construction and project management to hold back a portion of the payment until certain conditions are met. The system does not allow period indicators (like specific billing periods) to be applied to these retention amounts, as it can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and project accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Invoice Data: Check the details of the invoice you are trying to process. Ensure that the retention amounts do not have any