How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY823 - Invoice before goods issue is requested for outbound delivery order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Invoice before goods issue is requested for outbound delivery order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY823 - Invoice before goods issue is requested for outbound delivery order &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY823 indicates that an invoice is being attempted to be created for an outbound delivery order before the goods issue has been processed. This is a common scenario in warehouse management and logistics processes where the system expects certain steps to be completed in a specific order.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that the goods issue (GI) for the outbound delivery must be completed before an invoice can be generated. The goods issue is a critical step in the logistics process as it signifies that the goods have physically left the warehouse and are on their way to the customer. Attempting to invoice before this step can lead to discrepancies in inventory and financial records.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Complete the Goods Issue: Ensure that the goods issue for the outbound delivery order has been processed. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code /SCWM/OUTB_DELIVERY or similar) and completing the goods issue.
  
  
  Check Delivery Status: Verify the status of the outbound delivery order. It should be in a status that allows for the goods issue to be processed. If there are any issues with the delivery (e.g., missing items, incorrect quantities), resolve those first.
  
  
  Retry Invoicing: Once the goods issue has been successfully completed, you can attempt to create the invoice again. This should now proceed without any errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/OUTB_DELIVERY for managing outbound deliveries and /SCWM/GOODS_ISSUE for processing goods issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to outbound delivery processing and invoicing to understand the workflow and dependencies.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to process the goods issue has the necessary authorizations to perform these actions in the system.
  System Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in SAP related to outbound deliveries and invoicing to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your invoicing process.