How To Fix 8I908 - You can select this line only after selecting original Excise invoice

8I908 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 908

• Message text: You can select this line only after selecting original Excise invoice

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8I908 - Details

• The SAP error message 8I908 typically occurs in the context of excise duty processing in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with excise invoices. This error indicates that you are trying to select a line item that is dependent on an original excise invoice, which has not been selected or processed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 8I908 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to process or select a line item related to an excise invoice without first selecting the original excise invoice.
  The system requires that the original excise invoice be referenced or selected before you can proceed with the current transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Original Excise Invoice: Ensure that you have selected the original excise invoice that corresponds to the line item you are trying to process. This may involve navigating to the appropriate transaction or screen where the original invoice is listed.
  
  
  Check Document Flow: Review the document flow to