How To Fix SE887 - Deletion not possible (Blocked invoice exists for service entry sheet &)

SE887 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Deletion not possible (Blocked invoice exists for service entry sheet &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE887 - Deletion not possible (Blocked invoice exists for service entry sheet &) ?

  The SAP error message SE887, which states "Deletion not possible (Blocked invoice exists for service entry sheet &)," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a service entry sheet (SES) that is associated with a blocked invoice. This situation arises in the context of procurement and service management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the service entry sheet you are trying to delete has an associated invoice that is currently blocked. This could happen for several reasons, such as:
  
  Invoice Verification Issues: The invoice might be blocked due to discrepancies in the invoice verification process, such as mismatches between the invoice and the purchase order or service entry sheet.
  Pending Approvals: The invoice may be awaiting approval or has been flagged for review, preventing any changes to the associated service entry sheet.
  Accounting Issues: There may be accounting-related issues that prevent the invoice from being processed, such as missing or incorrect accounting entries.
  
  
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