How To Fix M8142 - Purchasing document & has incorrect category

M8142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Purchasing document & has incorrect category

What causes this issue?

No invoice entry is planned for the selected purchasing document.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8142 - Purchasing document & has incorrect category ?

  The SAP error message M8142 indicates that there is an issue with the purchasing document category in the system. This error typically arises when the purchasing document (such as a purchase order or purchase requisition) is not correctly categorized according to the system's configuration or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The purchasing document may have been created with an incorrect document type that does not match the expected category.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for purchasing documents may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in document categories.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as selecting the wrong category or document type during the creation of the purchasing document.
  Missing Customization: If the organization has specific customizations or enhancements, they may not be properly implemented, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type used for the purchasing document is