Error while accessing a resource. You can not initialize invoice: invalid reference

When attempting to transform a NetSuite Sales Order into an Invoice you may receive an error when NetSuite attempts to initialize the invoice.

USER_ERROR : Error while accessing a resource. You can not initialize invoice: invalid reference 30772

Cause

This error occurs if the Sales Order is not in an acceptable status to allow an invoice transformation. Verify all of the following conditions are met.

1. Sales Order is Approved
2. Sales Order is Fulfilled

Resolutions

There are two possible resolutions for this error.

1. Set the Sales Order to the correct status

1. Open the Sales Order in NetSuite and check that it is approved
2. Fulfill all lines that will be transformed from the Sales Order

2. Enable Invoicing in advance of fulfillment

1. Log into NetSuite > Setup > Accounting > Accounting Preferences
2. Navigate to Order Management > Invoicing
3. Check the box for Invoice in advance of fulfillment