Prevent posting of unapproved invoices?

Question

Hi,
Looking for a way to prevent "Create Accounting" (GL posting) of unapproved invoices in R12.1.1. We use Invoice Approval Workflow (the out-of-the-box workflow builder setup) and we also have "Require Validation Before Approval" checked to yes, so once invoices are Validated they can be posted to the GL at any time (even before the invoices are Approved).
Looking also to confirm if the indeed the Invoice Approval only is approving "payment" or should it be restricting "Create Accounting" as well? If this is indeed the case, what options are available? Could the Workflow Builder standard process flow be customized to apply a custom Posting Hold until the invoice is approved?
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Edited by: user10751059 on Oct 3, 2012 1:14 PM

Answer 1

Hi,
I think, you should set the value of SY-SUBRC to non-zero value.   See the Code after the call to the Enhancement component "EXIT_SAPLV56I_011", it proceeds with creation of SHIPMENT if SY-SUBRC is initial.
See the Code in include "LV56IF0T", Line number 111,133.
if call_subrc ne 0.
      subrc = call_subrc.
    endif.
    if subrc is initial.
* Shipment check complete
      perform shipment_event_check_complete
                       changing subrc.
    endif.
endif.
Regards
Vinod