Error: Unexpected Create Invoice error

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The error "Unexpected Create Invoice Error" may occur when a user is submitting an invoice. When the PO is being edited (a change order created) by the buyer or the order has been canceled/closed.

 

Resolution Option 1:

  1. Navigation: Go to the Marketplace module > click Orders.

  2. In the Search Order Number field, enter the PO number.

  3. Click the PO number hyperlink.

  4. Review the order.

    • If the below alert message appears, this means a change order has been created and an invoice cannot be submitted against the order.

  • If the order is closed, an invoice cannot be submitted against the order unless reopened (Note: We recommend reaching out to a Community Administrator to inquire if the order can be reopened before taking action).

 

Resolution Option 2:

If you are submitting an invoice or credit invoice against a blanket order and the error message occurred. The information below will assist with resolving the issue.

  1. Review the blanket order to confirm the Valid From Date/Time (i.e. active).
  2. Confirm that the invoice date is not prior to the blanket order's Valid From Date/Time.
  3. If the invoice date is prior to the blanket order's Valid From Date. Update the invoice date to the date/time of the blanket order's Valid From Date/Time.

 

Next/Related

If the above resolution options does not resolve the matter, please:

  1. Attempt to submit the invoice again.
  2. Copy the exact Support code number.

  1. Take a full screenshot of the invoice screen, showing the invoice you are attempting to submit (including the error message received).
  2. Contact the Unimarket Support team with the following information:
    • The order number you are submitting an invoice against.
    • The name of the user who is experiencing the error message.
    • The exact Support Code listed within the error message and
    • The screenshot of the Invoice screen, displaying the invoice the user is attempting to submit (including the error message received).