How To Fix M8114 - No correspondence exists for this document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 114

• Message text: No correspondence exists for this document

What causes this issue?

No correspondence created when invoice was entered.

How to fix this error?

Look at the memo or the individual items to see whether they contain the
information you are looking for.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8114 - No correspondence exists for this document ?

  The SAP error message M8114 "No correspondence exists for this document" typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when a user attempts to access or process a document (such as a purchase order, goods receipt, or invoice) that does not have any associated correspondence or related documents in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Correspondence: The document you are trying to access does not have any related correspondence entries in the system. This could happen if the document was never processed correctly or if the correspondence was deleted.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are trying to reference may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for correspondence to be created or viewed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the correspondence related to the document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the correspondence from being generated or displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document to ensure it is in a state that allows for correspondence. If the document is incomplete or has errors, resolve those issues first.
  Review Correspondence Settings: Check the configuration settings related to correspondence in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the type of document you are working with.
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view the correspondence. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required access.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  Recreate Correspondence: If the correspondence was deleted or not created, you may need to recreate it manually or through the appropriate transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you investigate the issue further, such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), or MIRO (Invoice Verification).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-level issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM - Materials Management) for more detailed guidance on handling correspondence and document management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8114 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.