How To Fix VF081 - According to status, sales order item &1 &2 cannot be invoiced.

VF081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 081

• Message text: According to status, sales order item &1 &2 cannot be invoiced.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF081 - According to status, sales order item &1 &2 cannot be invoiced. ?

  The SAP error message VF081 indicates that a sales order item cannot be invoiced due to its current status. This error typically arises in the context of billing and invoicing processes within the SAP system, particularly when trying to create an invoice for a sales order item that is not in a suitable state for billing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message VF081 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Sales Order Status: The sales order item may be in a status that does not allow for invoicing. For example, it might be marked as "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Blocked."
  Delivery Status: If the sales order item requires delivery before invoicing, and the delivery has not been completed or is not in the correct status, this error may occur.
  Billing Block: There may be a billing block set on the sales order item, preventing it from being invoiced.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for invoicing may be missing or incomplete,