How To Fix M8106 - Only one document header exists

M8106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Only one document header exists

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M8106 - Details

• The SAP error message M8106 "Only one document header exists" typically occurs in the context of material document processing, particularly when dealing with goods movements or inventory management. This error indicates that the system expects multiple line items or documents but has only found one document header.
  
  Cause:
  
  Single Document Header: The error arises when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires multiple document headers, but only one is available.
  Incorrect Document Selection: The user may have selected a document that does not meet the criteria for the operation being performed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data in the database, such as missing or incomplete entries that lead to the system not recognizing multiple headers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected behavior for the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Selection: Ensure that you are selecting the correct document that