How To Fix 8I804 - Excise values not saved;can be captured only while posting Goods Receipt

8I804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Excise values not saved;can be captured only while posting Goods Receipt

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8I804 - Details

• The SAP error message 8I804 indicates that excise values cannot be saved because they can only be captured during the posting of a Goods Receipt (GR). This error typically occurs in the context of materials that are subject to excise duty, particularly in countries like India where excise tax is applicable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Process: The error usually arises when an attempt is made to capture excise values outside of the Goods Receipt process. Excise values must be recorded at the time of GR because they are tied to the receipt of goods and the associated tax implications.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the excise duty settings in the SAP system, which could lead to the system not recognizing the excise values correctly.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to handle excise values properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Post Goods Receipt: Ensure that you are posting the Goods Receipt