How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF808 - Invoice before GI: item &3 &1, header &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Invoice before GI: item &3 &1, header &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF808 - Invoice before GI: item &3 &1, header &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF808 indicates that there is an attempt to create an invoice for a delivery item before the goods issue (GI) has been posted. This is a common issue in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with the logistics processes of delivery and invoicing.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Goods Issue Not Posted: The goods issue for the delivery has not been completed. In SAP, the goods issue must be posted before any invoicing can occur.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The system is designed to ensure that the delivery process is completed in the correct sequence. Attempting to invoice before the goods issue violates this sequence.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce this rule, which could be misconfigured or not aligned with the business process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Post Goods Issue: Ensure that