How To Fix VF877 - Documents with this approval status cannot be invoiced.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 877

• Message text: Documents with this approval status cannot be invoiced.

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a billing document for a preliminary billing
document with approval status <LS>In Approval</>, <LS>Rejected<(>,<)></>
or <LS>To Be Reworked</>. However, you can only create billing documents
for preliminary billing documents with approval status <LS>Not Relevant
</>or <LS>Released</>.

System Response

No billing document is created.

How to fix this error?

Because this preliminary billing document is relevant for the approval
workflow, you can only create the billing document after an approver has
changed the approval status to <LS>Released</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF877 - Documents with this approval status cannot be invoiced. ?

  The SAP error message VF877, which states "Documents with this approval status cannot be invoiced," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the document you are trying to invoice has not met the necessary approval criteria or status required for invoicing.
  Cause:
  
  Approval Workflow: The document may be part of an approval workflow that has not been completed. This could be due to pending approvals from relevant stakeholders.
  Status of Document: The document might be in a status that does not allow it to be invoiced. For example, it could be in a draft state or marked as "not approved."
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate the approval process for billing documents.
  Missing Information: Required information or documentation may be missing, preventing the document from being approved.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Review the approval status of the document. Ensure that all necessary approvals have been obtained. You may need to follow up with the approvers.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document in the SAP system. If it is not in an "approved" status, you may need to take action to change its status.
  Consult Workflow: If your organization uses a workflow for approvals, consult the workflow logs to identify any bottlenecks or pending approvals.
  Correct Missing Information: Ensure that all required fields and information are filled out correctly in the document. This may include customer details, pricing, and terms.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings related to billing and approval processes in SAP. You may need to involve your SAP administrator or consultant if changes are required.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VF02 (Change Billing Document) or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the status and details of the document.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed information on billing processes and approval workflows.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VF877 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.