How To Fix CM_EHPMA_SVT_LOGS118 - Sales: Material document &1 is debit.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPMA_SVT_LOGS - Log messages for GLayer and OLayer Processing

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Sales: Material document &1 is debit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHPMA_SVT_LOGS118 - Sales: Material document &1 is debit. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHPMA_SVT_LOGS118 indicates that there is an issue related to a material document that is being processed in the context of sales. Specifically, the message states that the material document identified by &1 is a debit document. This typically means that the system is trying to process a material document that is not in the expected state for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Debit Document: The material document in question is a debit document, which usually indicates that it is related to a goods issue or a return process. This can happen if the document is not in the correct status for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may not be compatible with the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected processing of sales documents.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material document, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the material document. Ensure that it is in the correct state for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type is appropriate for the transaction. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to confirm that the document types are set up correctly.
  Analyze Related Transactions: Look at the transactions that led to the creation of the material document. Ensure that all preceding steps were completed successfully.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you may want to analyze the program logic that leads to this error to identify any potential coding issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to investigate the material document further.
  Material Document Overview: Use transaction MB51 to get an overview of material documents and their statuses.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the operations related to the material document.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.