How To Fix M8029 - Special turnover exists for supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Special turnover exists for supplier &

What causes this issue?

Financial accounting has made down-payments to the supplier whose
invoice you are currently processing.

How to fix this error?

If you want to explicitly allocate a down payment to an invoice, you
must make a manual transfer posting. To do this, choose the function
<LS>Invoice verification</> --> <LS>Environment</> --> <LS>Clear down
payments</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8029 - Special turnover exists for supplier & ?

  The SAP error message M8029 ("Special turnover exists for supplier &") typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that there is a special turnover (or special stock) associated with a supplier that needs to be addressed before proceeding with certain transactions, such as creating a purchase order or processing goods receipts.
  Cause:
  
  Special Stock: The supplier has special stock (e.g., consignment stock, project stock, or returnable packaging) that is not accounted for in the standard inventory. This special stock may have specific handling or accounting requirements.
  Incomplete Data: The vendor master data may not be fully maintained, or there may be inconsistencies in the stock data related to the supplier.
  Open Transactions: There may be open purchase orders or other transactions that are linked to the special stock, preventing further processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Special Stock: Review the special stock associated with the supplier. You can do this by checking the stock overview (transaction code MMBE) or using the special stock reports.
  Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is complete and correctly maintained. Check for any missing information or inconsistencies.
  Clear Open Transactions: Investigate any open purchase orders or other transactions that may be causing the error. You may need to close or adjust these transactions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling special stock situations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), and ME2N (Purchase Orders by Vendor).
  Special Stock Types: Understand the different types of special stock in SAP, such as consignment stock, project stock, and returnable packaging, as they may have specific handling requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8029 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.