How To Fix VF_MEV008 - Provisional/differential invoice &1 not released to Financial Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_MEV - Billing Period-End Valuation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Provisional/differential invoice &1 not released to Financial Accounting

What causes this issue?

Period-end valuation is active for the company code. Therefore, for a
delivery item, the system checks if the provisional invoice or
differential invoice is released to Financial Accounting.

System Response

For the delivery item, the provisional invoice or differential invoice
is not released to Financial Accounting.

How to fix this error?

The invoice has to be released to Financial Accounting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_MEV008 - Provisional/differential invoice &1 not released to Financial Accounting ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VF_MEV008: Provisional/differential invoice &1 not released to Financial Accounting:
  
  Error Message
  VF_MEV008: Provisional/differential invoice &1 not released to Financial Accounting
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create or process a subsequent invoice (such as a provisional or differential invoice) in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module, but the referenced invoice (indicated by &1) has not yet been released to Financial Accounting (FI).
  In SAP, invoices must be released to FI before subsequent invoices referencing them can be processed. If the original invoice is still blocked or not yet posted to FI, the system prevents further invoicing to maintain data consistency and accounting integrity.
  
  Explanation
  
  Provisional/Differential Invoice: These are follow-up invoices that adjust or supplement a previously created invoice.
  Release to Financial Accounting: The original invoice must be posted and released to FI to ensure that accounting documents are created and financial postings are complete.
  If the original invoice is not released, subsequent invoices cannot be processed because the system cannot ensure proper accounting treatment.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the status of the original invoice:
  
  Go to transaction VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  Enter the invoice number &1 (the invoice referenced in the error).
  Check if the invoice has been released to FI.
  
  
  
  Release the original invoice to FI:
  
  If the invoice is not released, you need to release it.
  Use transaction VF02 (Change Billing Document).
  Open the invoice and check the "Release to Accounting" indicator.
  If it is not set, set the indicator and save the document.
  Alternatively, check if the invoice is blocked for accounting due to errors or missing data and resolve those issues.
  
  
  
  Post the invoice to FI:
  
  Ensure that the invoice has been posted to FI.
  If the invoice is blocked due to errors in the posting process, correct the errors (e.g., missing master data, incorrect account assignments).
  You may need to run transaction VF31 (Billing Document Release) to release multiple invoices to accounting.
  
  
  
  After the original invoice is released and posted to FI, retry creating the provisional/differential invoice.
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VF02 - Change Billing Document
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  VF31 - Release Billing Documents to Accounting
  VF44 - Maintain Billing Document Types (check settings related to invoice release)
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Check the billing document type settings in SPRO under Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Define Billing Types.
  Ensure that the billing document type allows release to accounting and that the release process is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Common reasons for invoice not released:
  
  Missing or incorrect account determination.
  Errors in pricing or tax calculation.
  Missing or incorrect master data (customer, material).
  Manual block on the invoice.
  
  
  
  Logs and Error Analysis:
  
  Check application log via transaction SLG1 for detailed error messages related to billing and accounting.
  Review the document flow to understand the sequence of billing documents.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Original invoice not released to FI, blocking creation of provisional/differential invoice.
  
  
  Solution
  Release and post the original invoice to FI before creating subsequent invoices.
  
  
  Transactions
  VF01, VF02, VF03, VF31, SLG1
  
  
  Notes
  Check for errors blocking invoice release; ensure proper configuration and master data.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!