How To Fix VT618 - During inv. correction requests, first item must be a credit memo item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 618

• Message text: During inv. correction requests, first item must be a credit memo item

What causes this issue?

With an <GL:invoice_correction_request>invoice correction request</>,
the first item must have a credit memo item category.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:DE.PSTYV>default item category</> of the first item to
determine whether it is a credit memo item category. Under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOV7>define item categories</>, the field
<LS>returns</> should be marked for credit memo item categories.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT618 - During inv. correction requests, first item must be a credit memo item ?

  The SAP error message VT618 indicates that during the processing of invoice correction requests, the first item in the request must be a credit memo item. This error typically arises in the context of invoice corrections where the system expects a specific sequence of items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Sequence: The error occurs when the first item in the invoice correction request is not a credit memo item. SAP requires that the first item be a credit memo to properly process the correction.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter a debit item or another type of item as the first entry in the correction request.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, and if the system is not set up correctly, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Sequence: Ensure that the first item in the invoice correction request is a credit memo item. If it