Procedure
Menu Path |
From the Purchase Order node, choose Follow-On Functions ® Logistics Invoice Verification |
Transaction Code |
MIRO;MR3M |
In the dialog box, the system displays the company code that is currently active for invoice verification. This is the company code last used by the user.
Field |
Data |
Company code |
1000 |
You can also use this activity to enter invoices with reference to a delivery note, for example. The system proposes the value last entered by the user in each case.
Field |
Data |
Invoice document date |
Today’s date |
Posting date |
Today's date (default) |
Tax amount, right-hand field |
VN (Domestic input tax 16%) |
To the right of the Purchase order/scheduling agreement input field |
Your purchase order number |
In the item overview, the system displays the purchase order data, as well as the net amount in the balance field that is required to calculate the gross amount. The traffic light for the Balance field is red.
The value of the goods delivered plus tax (in Europe, VAT) is normally entered on the invoice sent to you by the vendor. In this process, we simulate this procedure and determine the invoice amount ourselves.
Field |
Data |
Calculate tax |
Select |
When you activate Calculate tax the system displays the gross amount in the balance field. The corresponding tax portion appears in the Tax amount field.
If you have selected the tax code No tax procedure, or A/PSales tax exempt, the Tax amount field contains the value 0. In this case, the Balance field contains the net amount.
Field |
Data |
Amount |
Gross amount determined |
In the invoice item |
Select |
When you confirm your entries, the traffic light to the left of the Balance field changes to green.
In this example, we assume that the invoiced amount equals the calculated amount.
The system confirms with the message Document no. ### created.
The invoice is initially blocked for payment. Possible reasons include variances (settlement date too early, for example), or sporadic "control blocks". From a logistical perspective, the procurement process has been successfully completed. To display blocking reasons on the Post Invoice Document: Initial Screen choose Invoice document ® Display. The Invoice/ Credit Memo ###, Display Item List screen appears, showing the invoice items. Click twice. The blocking reasons are now listed in the line item.
Possible reasons for blocking an invoice include:
M |
Quantity variance |
Too little delivered |
P |
Price variance |
Price/invoice amount too high |
D |
Delivery date variance |
Delivery too early/too late |