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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• 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 inconsistency and throws the error VFRR038.
  
  
  Cause Details
  
  The service-related indicator is usually controlled by fields such as:
  
  Item category in the purchase order (e.g., service item category like D or others).
  Service indicator in the purchase order or service entry sheet.
  Invoice document type or related configuration.
  
  
  If the target document is created or processed without the service-related flag, the system raises this error to prevent incorrect posting or data inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Source Document:
  
  Verify that the purchase order or service entry sheet is correctly flagged as service-related.
  Check the item category and service indicators.
  
  
  
  Check the Target Document:
  
  Ensure that the invoice or accounting document is also flagged as service-related.
  This might involve checking the document type or the configuration of the invoice verification process.
  
  
  
  Align the Flags:
  
  If the target document is not service-related but should be, adjust the document type or processing method to mark it as service-related.
  If the source document is incorrectly marked as service-related, correct the purchase order or service entry sheet.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration in transaction OMWB (for service item categories).
  Check the settings in Invoice Verification and Service Entry Sheet processing.
  Ensure that the document types and item categories are consistent and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After correcting the flags, try to repost or reprocess the invoice or related document.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This error is common in scenarios where service purchase orders and invoices are processed separately or when manual adjustments are made.
  It helps maintain data integrity between service-related procurement and accounting documents.
  If you are using SAP SRM or SAP MM with service procurement, ensure that the integration points maintain the service-related flags consistently.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VFRR038 Source &1 &2 is service-related but target &3 &4 is not
  
  
  Cause
  Mismatch between service-related flags in source (PO/SES) and target (invoice/accounting doc)
  
  
  Solution
  Align service-related indicators in source and target documents; check item categories and document types
  
  
  Transactions
  Check PO (ME23N), Service Entry Sheet (ML81N), Invoice Verification (MIRO), Configuration (OMWB)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process step where this error occurs, I can help with more specific instructions.