How To Fix VY616 - Invoice value is the same as the service value

VY616 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Invoice value is the same as the service value

System Response

The invoice value is the same as the service values of the 'open'
shipment cost items.
The tolerance check does not take into account items with existing
invoices.

How to fix this error?

Check the items with existing invoices before forwarding to Financial
Accounting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY616 - Invoice value is the same as the service value ?

  The SAP error message VY616, which states "Invoice value is the same as the service value," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the invoice amount being processed is identical to the service value, which may not be acceptable based on the business rules or configurations in place.
  
  Cause:
  
  Identical Values: The invoice value and the service value are exactly the same, which may not be allowed due to specific business logic or settings.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent invoicing when the invoice value matches the service value, possibly to avoid duplicate billing or to enforce certain pricing rules.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in data entry where the values were incorrectly inputted or calculated.
  Pricing Conditions: The pricing conditions may not be set up correctly, leading to the invoice value