How To Fix VF858 - Only documents with status ôIn Progressö or ôFinalizedö can be invoiced.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Only documents with status ôIn Progressö or ôFinalizedö can be invoiced.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF858 - Only documents with status ôIn Progressö or ôFinalizedö can be invoiced. ?

  The SAP error message VF858 indicates that you are trying to create an invoice for a document that is not in the correct status. Specifically, the message states that only documents with the status "In Progress" or "Finalized" can be invoiced. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to invoice is likely in a status that does not allow invoicing. This could be "Draft," "Cancelled," or any other status that is not "In Progress" or "Finalized."
  Document Type: The type of document you are working with may not be eligible for invoicing at the current stage.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the document that prevents it from being processed for invoicing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Go to the document in question and check its status. Ensure it is either "In Progress" or "Finalized."
  If the document is in a different status, you may need to change it to the appropriate status before proceeding with invoicing.
  
  
  
  Change Document Status:
  
  If the document is in "Draft" status, you may need to complete it and save it to change its status to "In Progress."
  If it is "Cancelled," you will need to create a new document or reactivate it if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Document Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields and data are filled out correctly. Missing information can prevent the document from being processed.
  Check for any errors or warnings in the document that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the document status or how to change it, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like VF02 (Change Billing Document) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to review the document and its status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on billing document statuses and the invoicing process.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the document status or create invoices.
  Training and Support: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP billing processes or consult with your organization's SAP support team for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VF858 error and successfully create the invoice.