How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR203 - Cannot create credit memo; Corresponding Invoice is rejected/cancelled

/SCMTMS/SFIR203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Cannot create credit memo; Corresponding Invoice is rejected/cancelled

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/SCMTMS/SFIR203 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR203 Cannot create credit memo; Corresponding Invoice is rejected/cancelled typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to create a credit memo for an invoice that has been rejected or canceled. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invoice Status: The invoice associated with the credit memo has a status of "rejected" or "canceled." This means that the invoice is not valid for further processing, including the creation of credit memos.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or configurations in place that prevent credit memos from being created against invoices that are not in an "open" or "approved" status.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as missing or incorrect references between the invoice and the credit memo.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Invoice Status: Verify the status of the invoice in question. If