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 the goods issue for the delivery has been posted. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant delivery document in SAP EWM.
  Checking the status of the delivery to confirm if the goods issue has been completed.
  If not, proceed to post the goods issue.
  
  
  
  Check Delivery Status: Verify the status of the delivery document. If the delivery is still in a status that does not allow for invoicing (e.g., "Not Fully Delivered"), you may need to complete the delivery process.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to delivery and invoicing in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that there are no restrictions preventing the posting of goods issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further details on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) and VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) for managing deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the delivery and invoicing processes are trained on the correct sequence of operations to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF808 error and ensure that your invoicing processes run smoothly.