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:
Navigation: Go to the Marketplace module > click Orders.
In the Search Order Number field, enter the PO number.
Click the PO number hyperlink.
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.
- Review the blanket order to confirm the Valid From Date/Time (i.e. active).
- Confirm that the invoice date is not prior to the blanket order's Valid From Date/Time.
- 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:
- Attempt to submit the invoice again.
- Copy the exact Support code number.
- Take a full screenshot of the invoice screen, showing the invoice you are attempting to submit (including the error message received).
- 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).