How To Fix VFRR038 - Source &1 &2 is service-related but target &3 &4 is not

VFRR038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VFRR - SD revenue recognition

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Source &1 &2 is service-related but target &3 &4 is not

What causes this issue?

The source item is marked for service-related revenue recognition, so
that revenues are recognized in the target item when the billing
document is created. This is the standard setting.

System Response

This message is for information purposes only. The target item does not
influence the revenue recognition process and therefore does not
influence the source item.

How to fix this error?

Check your copying control settings in Customizing for the source to
target document. Ensure that the required revenue recognition process
works for both items. In other words:
Are the document types and item categories properly maintained?
Has the correct revenue recognition category been assigned to the item
categories?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VFRR038 - Source &1 &2 is service-related but target &3 &4 is not ?

  The SAP error message:
  VFRR038 Source &1 &2 is service-related but target &3 &4 is not
  typically occurs in the context of Vendor Invoice Verification (VIM) or Invoice Management processes, especially when dealing with service-related purchase orders or service entry sheets.
  
  Meaning / Cause
  
  The error indicates a mismatch between the source and target documents in terms of their service-related status.
  Specifically, the source document (e.g., a purchase order or service entry sheet) is marked as service-related, but the target document (e.g., an invoice or accounting document) is not marked as service-related.
  This inconsistency can cause problems in the invoice verification process because SAP expects both documents to be aligned in terms of whether they relate to services or materials.
  
  
  Typical Scenario
  
  You have a service purchase order or a service entry sheet (source) that is flagged as service-related.
  You try to post or reference an invoice or accounting document (target) that is not flagged as service-related.
  SAP detects this