How To Fix /SCMTMS/INV_DISP053 - Invoice submission failed; incorrect &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INV_DISP -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Invoice submission failed; incorrect &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP053 - Invoice submission failed; incorrect &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP053 Invoice submission failed; incorrect &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the invoice submission process. The &1 in the message usually represents a specific identifier or detail related to the error, such as an invoice number or a specific field that is causing the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The invoice data may not match the expected format or may have missing required fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for invoice processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to submit the invoice may not have the necessary permissions.
  Integration Issues: If the invoice is being sent to an external system (like an accounting system), there may be issues with the integration or data mapping.
  Business Rules Violations: The invoice may not comply with certain business rules defined in the system, such as pricing conditions or tax calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Invoice Data: Review the invoice data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to invoice processing. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to submit invoices. If not, adjust the user roles or permissions accordingly.
  Integration Checks: If the invoice is being sent to another system, check the integration settings and ensure that the data mapping is correct.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs or error logs in SAP to get more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what specifically went wrong.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SLG1 to check application logs or SE80 to look at the relevant program or function module.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for more details on invoice processing and common error messages.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.